1936
Lillie
2014
Lillie Irene Yancey
November 26, 1936 — July 29, 2014
The family will receive friends Friday, August 1, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Oglethorpe Seventh Day Adventist Church in Oglethorpe, GA. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., at Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville, GA with Rev. Josh Woods officiating the service.
Mrs. Yancey was born November 26, 1936 in Unadilla, GA to the late William H. Bodrey and Hettie Wisham Bodrey. She was employed as a seamstress for many years and was a member of the Association of Macon County Churches. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Yancey, Jr. and her daughter, Melanie McLaughlin.
Mrs. Yancey is survived by three daughters, Tina Sewell of Bonaire, GA, Brenda Williams of Montezuma, GA, and Lisa McLaughlin of Bainbridge, GA and her significant other, Eugene Avery of Oglethorpe, GA. She also leaves behind one brother, William Bishop Bodrey of Unadilla, GA; and eight sisters, Eva Dennard of Unadilla, GA, Rosa Horn of Montezuma, GA, Minnie Peavy of Montezuma, GA, Hattie Cole of Cullman, GA, Helen Reynolds of Montezuma, GA, Dorothy Flynn of Perry, GA, Shirley Hammock of Perry, GA, and Betty Douglas of Perry, GA. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oglethorpe Seventh Day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 1088, Oglethorpe, GA 31068.
Family and friends may view the video tribute and sign the online guestbook at www.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma, GA is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, August 1, 2014
12:30 - 1:15 pm (Eastern time)
Oglethorpe Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Memorial Service
Friday, August 1, 2014
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Andersonville National Cemetery
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