Baunita (Thompson) Wimberly

Baunita Thompson Wimberly, 84, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford. Born in Warren Co., she was the daughter of the late Willie Rubin Thompson and Georgia Azzilene Morgan Hale.

She is survived by her children, Sandy Wimberly Alexander of Woodbury and Randy (Terri) Wimberly of Readyville; grandson, Dan Wimberly of Readyville; step granddaughter, Amber Sissom of Woodbury; step great grandchildren, Cole, Baylee and Zoie Sissom; sister, Brenda (Bill) Tidrick of Wartrace; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernice Wimberly and Glen (Rhonda) Wimberly all of Woodbury; special nieces, Michelle Gannon and Donna Jennings.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Joe Wimberly and siblings, David Thompson, Linda Spivey and Kathy (Wes) Carlson. A member of the Church of Christ, she retired from General Electric. She loved everyone and always put them first. Baunita was a member of the Rook Club and was an instructor with Southern County Cloggers. She enjoyed reading, sewing and being on the water skiing.

Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M. Sunday, January 19, 2025 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Shane Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Gardens cemetery.

Pallbearers include Brent and Brad Wimberly, Jeremy and Jason Morris, Bradley Spivey and Chad Carlson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dan Wimberly, Wayne Hancock, Shane Gannon, Jason Sanders and Blake Parker.

Her family will receive friends Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to the Cannon Co. Walking Horse Association, St. Jude’s Children Hospital, American Heart Assoc or the American Diabetes Assoc.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

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