Willene Ruth (Watson) Hamby, age 87, born May 21, 1935, to William Oscar Watson and Eliza Etta Watson, passed away on January 28, 2023, at her home in Crossville, TN.

Employed with Wal-Mart as an accounting clerk, she loved her work family and became a lifelong friend of Roy Howard.

Willene leaves to cherish her memory a loving daughter, Vicky Ruth Beaty; 2 sons Steve (Debbie) Hamby and Ronnie (Carolyn) Hamby; grandchildren Jonathan, Nate (Danielle), and Tyler (Rachel); great-granddaughter Amelia; and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents William Oscar Watson and Eliza Etta (Hedgecoth) Watson; siblings Sara Linda Watson, Ollie Lou “Pat” Beaty, Billy Paul Watson, and Brenda Joyce Houston.

A Graveside service was held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Hedgecoth Cemetery.

Special thanks to the Woody and Hedgecoth family for their love and support. Also our special thanks to Janet Brady.