Judy Dianne Tays

1948 - 2024

Judy Dianne Tays , 75, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 5, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, TN, and a faithful member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. She retired from the Lawrence County Board of Education with approximately 35 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who loved God and her church family. She was preceded in death by first husband, Jerry W. Hannah, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Tidwell, and sister, Fran Springer. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Don Tays, daughter, Gretchen Hannah James (Michael), son, Scott Hannah, Grandchildren, Tanner Looney, Lucas Hood, Bryce Hannah, Bailey Hannah, Step Grandchildren Courtney Brewer, Jacob James, Landon Willis, Conner White, Walker White, Mary Brook Shiflett, Ellie White & Annie Willis, 1- Great Granddaughter Josslyn Kate Looney. 5- step Great Grandchildren. stepdaughters, Laura White and Lisa Willis, sister, Gail Burks. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Loretto Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Loretto Memorial Chapel with Bro. Landon Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tanner Looney, Lucas Hood, Bryce Hannah, Conner White, Walker White, & Dale Cooper. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Willis, Chris White, Michael James, & Ronnie Hannah. The family would like to give a special thank you to Volunteer Hospice for their exceptional care and support. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Lauderdale Christian Children’s Home or Sepsis Alliance at sepsis.org.

Loretto Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.