Lucy (Tolley) Woodby

Lucy Tolley Woodby, age 92, Unicoi, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Center on Aging and Health, Erwin. Lucy was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Jesse and Hattie Byrd Tolley.

Lucy was a homemaker. She enjoyed farming and growing flowers. Lucy was a member of Woodby Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years Nathan W. Woodby on May 23, 2014; one grandson, Thomas Simerly; one infant brother, Leslie Joe Tolley; one brother, Raymond and Judy Tolley; one sister, Minerva and Claude Reed; and her son-in-law, Frank Bailey.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth Woodby and wife, Beverly of Unicoi; two daughters: Teresa Simerly and husband, Max, of Unicoi; Dianna Bailey, of Unicoi; one grandson, David Woodby and wife, Sarina; one sister-in-law, Bessie Hill and several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Unicoi Funeral Home. Pastor Lester “Bo” Perkins will officiate Lucy’s 3:00 p.m. funeral service. A private committal will be held at a later date in the Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Lucy’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the Staff of Center on Aging and Health, especially Cherie Masters.

Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Woodby family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com. 

Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi is privileged to serve the Woodby family. (423) 743-1380.

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