Alyssa Marie Forrester, 17, of Pulaski, TN, passed away on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. She was born on November 16th, 2007, in Pulaski, TN. Alyssa was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, and sister. She had a passion for the outdoors, fishing, and animals. She enjoyed Walmart runs and rzr riding with her friend Kaleigh and had a love for makeup.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory. The funeral service will take place on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at 12:00pm in the chapel of Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory. The burial will be at Shores Baptist Cemetery in Goodspring, TN.
Alyssa is survived by her mother, Tiffany Appleton, and stepfather, Jeff Appleton of Pulaski, TN; father, Andy Forrester of Pulaski, TN; sisters, Kaleigh Forrester of Pulaski, TN, and Kali (Josh) Waters of Richmond, VA; brother, Alex Appleton of Lawrenceburg, TN; grandmothers, Kathy Holt of Pulaski, TN, and Helen Hill of Minor Hill, TN; special friends, Kynzlie Franklin and Bethanie Hone; and multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
Alyssa was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Terry Hill Sr. and Gale Holt, cousin, Thomas Lee Story, and great grandmother, Wanda Rutherford. She also had a special bond with the Whitworth family, who was like a second family to her.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Alyssa Marie Forrester.
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