Ogle Mae Ailey

Ogle Mae Ailey age 88 of Dandridge TN passed away Thursday February 19, 2026 at Jefferson Park.

Ogle Mae was a loving mother, devoted family member, faithful friend, and true woman of God. Her life was a reflection of her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. She loved the Lord with all her heart and lived each day guided by His word, grace, and promises.

As a mother, she was the heart of her family nurturing, selfless, and prayers into their lives daily. Her home was filled with warmth, encouragement, laughter, and the comforting assurance that no matter what, “God is in control.”

A devout Christian, Ogle Mae was a faithful member of Nina Baptist Church. She found joy in worship, prayer, reading her Bible, and serving others. Whether through her church, or just simple acts of kindness, she shared God’s love generously. Her faith was not only spoken but lived in her compassion, forgiveness, strength, and gentle spirit.

She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her comforting hugs, her wise counsel, and the way she could lift spirits with a simple word of encouragement. Her legacy of faith and love will continue through her children, grandchildren, family and all who were blessed to know her.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Boyd Ailey; parents, Treeva Haskel Riley & Miney O'Neil Newman Riley;  sisters, Kathleen Edmonds, Helen Strange, and Betty Jean White; brothers, Cleophas Riley, and John T. Riley. She is survived by her children, son Boyd Shane (Jennifer) Ailey, daughter Laura (Bob) Hill; grandchildren, Chad (Rachel) Zimmer, Payton (Amanda) Spencer, Abigail Ailey; great grandchildren, Grace Mabe, Daniel Zimmer and CJ Spencer.

A special thank you to her neighbors, Paula and John Brock for always being there for her; as well as Tennova North Hospital nurses, April, Melinda, and Jada; to Jefferson Park, and Gentiva Hospice.

Thou our hearts grieve, we rejoice in knowing she now rests in eternal peace, hearing the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Her love lives in us always

Pallbearers will be: Wes (Dave) Lane, Shane Miller, Chad Zimmer, Payton Spencer, Andy Riley, and Scooter Brock.

Pastor Jimmy Norris, Pastor Wayne McKinney, and Steve Riley will officiate the funeral service; which will be held at 7:30PM, Friday, February 20, 2026 at Nina Baptist Church in White Pine. The family will receive friends from 5:30PM to 7:30PM, prior to the service. Interment will be at 11AM, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Swann's Chapel Cemetery in Dandridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Nina Baptist Church.

Farrar Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ailey family.