LELA MAE MASON WOODBY

Lela Mae Mason Woodby BRISTOL, Va. Lela Mae Mason Woodby, 91, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, from Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Piney Flats, Tenn., on Jan. 24, 1919, a daughter of the late Amos Jessee and Anna Bell Canter Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Stanley Woodby; daughter, Lou Ella Price; sisters, Anna Lee Mason and Mary Hunt; and brothers, Avery Mason and Jim Mason. She was a resident of Bristol Virginia for 65 years and retired from the Bristol Virginia Public School system, where she was employed in the cafeteria for 42 years. She enjoyed needle working. Mrs. Woodby was a member of New Bethel Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Woodby of Bristol Virginia; son, Eugene Woodby and wife Janet of El Dorado, Ark.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Woodard of Bristol Tennessee, Stan Woodby of Dallas, Texas, and Lisa Napolitano of Aurora, Ill.; four great-grandchildren; brother, Jay Mason of Wilkesboro, N.C.; sister, Stella Morse of Piney Flats; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 until 10:45 Saturday morning, Sept. 4, 2010, at Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services. The funeral service will follow at 11 with the Rev. Clarence Dishman officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the great grandsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Stan Woodby and Tony Napolitano. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be sent to New Bethel Presbyterian Church, 592 New Bethel Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com Mrs. Woodby and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. (276) 669-6141.