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Subject: [TNSCOTT] Obits From The Knoxville News Sentinel 5 Apr 2003
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 07:48:45 EST
>From The Knoxville News Sentinel 5 Apr 2005
LAY, AMY LUCILLE - age 84, resident of Rosenburg, Oregon, departed this life
to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2003. She was born on September
29, 1918 in Scott County, Tennessee, to parents, Dessie and Lindsey Newport.
She professed a hope in Christ at the young age of 13 and faithfully attended
church her entire life. On November 16, 1935, at the age of 17, she married
her one true love, Henry Clay Lay. To this union were born 13 children, 8
boys and five girls. From 1960 to 2002, she has had five sons serve in the
military. These five sons had over 100 years in military service. Her
husband, Henry Lay, four sons, Frances Lay, Charles Lay, Michael Lay, David
Lay; and one daughter, Janice Lay, preceded her in death. She is survived by
children, Cheryl and Eric Howington, Rick and Debbie Lay of Roseburg, Oregon,
Ronnie and Rev. Barbara Lay of Sevierville, Tennessee, Pat and Beulah Donoho
of Philadelphia, Tennessee, Sue Mullins of Knoxville, Tennessee, Harold Lay,
Jerry Lay and Oneeda McCrady of Salem, Oregon; and a granddaughter that she
helped raise, Darlene McCrady, also of Salem; 24 grandchildren; 41 great
grandchildren, plus one due April 19th; and numerous great- great
grandchildren. Amy loved to spend her time crocheting but her happiest
moments were spent when she was surrounded by her family and friends. She was
dearly loved by all who knew her and she will truly be missed, but we also
know that our loss will be heaven's gain. A viewing was held Friday April 4,
2003 from 6-8 p.m. at Taylor's Family Chapel in Winston, Oregon. Graveside
services will be held Wednesday April 9, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Hazel Valley
Cemetery in Oneida, Tennessee, where she will be laid to rest next to her
husband. Services in Tennessee are under the direction of Loudon Funeral Home
in Loudon, Tennessee. Local arrangements entrusted to Taylor's Family
Mortuary in Winston, Oregon.
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