Christine Walden Tune's Obituary
Christine Walden Tune, age 83, a lifelong Nashville, TN resident, passed away peacefully at home on 7/14/2026 supported by family and friends.
Born on 6/17/1943 in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Henry Harvey Wood and Allene Hawkins Wood. Christine graduated from Hume-Fogg High School in 1962 and went immediately into Nursing Technician training and worked at the former Nashville Baptist Hospital. After raising a family, she went back to work, eventually retiring from Metro Schools where she enthusiastically worked in Student Nutrition.
Known for her helpful nature and simple needs, Christine had a special interest in those impacted by the progressive Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She was also very active in community service with her Free Will Baptist church. She was a 30 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 88 supporting veterans.
Christine is survived by her son: Dennis Stroff, now of Murfreesboro, TN with grandson Matthew, of Columbus, OH, and grandson Connor of Santa Ana, CA., son: Jason Walden (Niki) with granddaughter Annabelle Hope in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by sons: Stanley Stroff Jr. (1979) and Shawn Walden (1990), and spouses: Harry Walden (1980) and Edward Tune (1997).
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In lieu of cards or flowers, Christine specifically asked that any donations be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), not in her name, but in Stanley or Shawn’s name.
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