Obituary of Helen Lucille Lay

Helen Lucille (Reed) Lay entered eternal life on February 2, 2007. Born February 5, 1917 in Knoxville to Donald and Martha Reed. She was 89 years old, just 3 days short of her 90th birthday. Helen was a resident of Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center. She was a loving wife to her husband of 56 years at the time of his passing. Helen was a devoted mother and grandmother, a devout believer in Jesus Christ and a long term member of West Haven Baptist Church in Knoxville. Preceded in death by her husband Herbert W. Lay, her son, Ronald Lay, great-granddaughter, Kimberli Erin Cress, and son-in-law Daniel Headrick. Survived by her daughter, Judy Ann Headrick, granddaughter, Ashley Bice both of Soddy Daisy. Grandchildren: Gina Lay-Cress, Kimberly Grubb, Todd Lay, and DeAnna Lay all of Knoxville. Great-grandchildren, Mikel and Nick Grubb, Heather Lay of Knoxville, Emily and Savannah Bice, Soddy Daisy.A Graveside Service was held Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Bells Campground Cemetery in Powell with Rev. Chris Edmonds officiating. Those wishing may share their thoughts and memories at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee 37379. (423)843-2525