Athena Danielle Owenby

Athena Danielle Owenby, age 23, of Greenback, TN passed away on September 17, 2026. Athena loved everyone. She had a heart of gold and a precious smile. She made a lasting memory in her home community, her school and her racing and running community.

She is preceded in death by uncles Rex Owenby, Bobby Holder and Doyle Owenby, grandmother Pearl Owenby, aunts Aileen Tarkington and Tonya Helton and grandfathers James Sands, Melvin Owenby, James Jones and Luke Lawson.

Athena is survived by parents Regina and Edwin Owenby, sister Jessica Stockton (Tony), brothers Trasea Woods (Becca) and Dean Woods (Tywanna), grandmothers Virginia Lawson and Lisa Graham, several nieces and nephews that were special to her, special friends John Halter, Erin Potterton, Stacy Cummings and Tim Rutherford, and special teachers Wes Caldwell, Penny McKee and Ashley Flanagin.

The family would like to thank Ainsley's Angels, Corryton running community, and all friends, family and teachers involved.

A celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Greenback Memorial Baptist Church in Greenback, TN.  Pastor Lon Shockley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Ainsley's Angels of East Tennessee.

Condolences can be left to the family at www.mynattfh.com

Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Athena Danielle Owenby.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel * 2000 Powell Drive * Powell, TN 37849 * (865) 362-5382 * www.mynattfh.com