Dawn Michelle Waterfield

Dawn Michelle “Dee” Lundy Waterfield, 55, was a beloved family member and friend. She made her home in Antioch, TN where she passed away on October 28, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship that will remain cherished by all who knew her.

Dawn was born on August 11, 1970, at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois and grew up in Henderson, KY. She was a 1988 graduate of Henderson County High School. She studied at the University of Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky University. Opportunity relocated her to Nashville where she managed The Jewelers of Las Vegas. Dawn was a talented gemologist and enjoyed designing custom pieces. Later she worked as an office manager for an optometry practice, managed sales accounts, and worked for a finance company.

She is survived by her fur baby, Reggie (who was the center of her world); mother, Rebecca Lundy of Henderson, KY; father, David Lundy of Evansville, IN; brother, Greg Lundy (Lana) of Elizabethtown, KY; nephew, James Lundy (Rachel) of Elkhorn, KY; niece, Nico Lundy of Bowling Green, KY; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William H. and June (Briody) Yunker; paternal grandparents, William Marvin and Mary Louise (Crow) Lundy; uncle, William H. Yunker III; and cousin, William H. Yunker IV.

Arrangements are in process for a celebration of life to be held to honor her memory.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Dawn to New Leash on Life of Middle Tennessee Pet Adoption Center in Lebanon, TN. www.newleashonline.org.

Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104 (615) 857-9955. We proudly remain locally owned and operated.