Louella Lay

Louella Lay, age 87, of Knoxville, TN., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 28,2025. Louella was a faithful member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, alongside her husband since 1961.

She is preceded in death by parents, Roy and Birdie Vaughn, and her beloved siblings.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Fred Lay; children, Russell Lay (Lissa), Rhonda (Jeff) Archer, Julie (Jeff) Pratt; grandchildren, Carey (Craig) Melton, Amanda (Michael) Adams, Chris (Heather) Archer, Cole (Christina) Pratt, Josh (Allison) Archer, Madison (Corey) Oakley, Ben (Sarah) Archer and Alec (Whitney) Pratt; 15 great-grandchildren and another great-grandchild on the way; sister, Irma Lee Hillard. The family extends a special thank you to Gina Fine for being a great caregiver for the past 4 years.

Memorial donations in Louella’s name may be made to the Fred Lay Adult Home. C/O Tennessee Baptist Adult Home Fountain City at 220 Templeton Road Knoxville, TN 37918.

The family will receive friends at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, with a service to follow with Rev. Kent Williams and Dr. Jim McCluskey officiating. After the service, family and friends will go in procession to Greenwood Cemetery.