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Drucilla Woodby

August 9, 1949 — April 16, 2021

Drucilla “Dru” Woodby, age 71, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 of a stomach aneurism. Retired from Bendix after 20 years, after her retirement, she worked in the garden center of Home Depot where she was very passionate about the flowers. While she didn’t have children of her own, she dedicated her life to mothering and helping others, especially nephews and nieces. She was the “Mama Bear” to many generations. “Dru” was strict but loving, and was the backbone of many families.

Preceded in death by mother, Rosa Nelle Trentham; grandmother Marie Trentham; sister-in-law, Brenda Jo Woodby; brothers, Charlie Lonzo Woodby; Albert Lee Woodby, James William Woodby; sister Irene Bright; cousin Larry Neeley.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Woodby of McDonald; three sisters, Martha Marie Piasecki of Cleveland, Mary Elizabeth White of Madisonville, Betty Ann Suattord of Cleveland; cousins, Patsy Almond, Doc Neeley of Decatur, Tony Neeley of Cleveland; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

She was a precious person who helped many people and was beloved by many.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in the Chapel of Serenity of Cleveland Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Interment following at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be, JerryLee Swafford, Victor Poss, Nathalie Poss, Keith True, Dean Brown, and Brian Wilson. 

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Serenity of Cleveland Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3010 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37312

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Serenity of Cleveland Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3010 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37312

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Interment

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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