>From The Knoxville News Sentinel 5 Apr 2005 LAY, AMY LUCILLE - age 84, resident of Rosenburg, Oregon, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2003. She was born on September 29, 1918 in Scott County, Tennessee, to parents, Dessie and Lindsey Newport. She professed a hope in Christ at the young age of 13 and faithfully attended church her entire life. On November 16, 1935, at the age of 17, she married her one true love, Henry Clay Lay. To this union were born 13 children, 8 boys and five girls. From 1960 to 2002, she has had five sons serve in the military. These five sons had over 100 years in military service. Her husband, Henry Lay, four sons, Frances Lay, Charles Lay, Michael Lay, David Lay; and one daughter, Janice Lay, preceded her in death. She is survived by children, Cheryl and Eric Howington, Rick and Debbie Lay of Roseburg, Oregon, Ronnie and Rev. Barbara Lay of Sevierville, Tennessee, Pat and Beulah Donoho of Philadelphia, Tennessee, Sue Mullins of Knoxville, Tennessee, Harold Lay, Jerry Lay and Oneeda McCrady of Salem, Oregon; and a granddaughter that she helped raise, Darlene McCrady, also of Salem; 24 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren, plus one due April 19th; and numerous great- great grandchildren. Amy loved to spend her time crocheting but her happiest moments were spent when she was surrounded by her family and friends. She was dearly loved by all who knew her and she will truly be missed, but we also know that our loss will be heaven's gain. A viewing was held Friday April 4, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at Taylor's Family Chapel in Winston, Oregon. Graveside services will be held Wednesday April 9, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Hazel Valley Cemetery in Oneida, Tennessee, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Services in Tennessee are under the direction of Loudon Funeral Home in Loudon, Tennessee. Local arrangements entrusted to Taylor's Family Mortuary in Winston, Oregon. ===================================================== "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek: they hide...I seek!!!" www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE, BUNCH, DAUGHERTY, DUNCAN, KENNEDY, PATTERSON, PHILLIPS, SEIBER, TACKETT, WARD. =====================================================