Theola Davis Blue, 99, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at her home in Lewisburg. She was born May 6, 1924, to Shula and Bessie McAdams Davis.
Theola was raised in the Yell community and attended Cornersville School and graduated in 1942 from Marshall County High School. She worked many years at Heil Quaker Corporation before moving to Texas where she met her husband O.E. Hap Blue. They made their home in Livingston, Texas until 2001. After returning to Tennessee, she resided in the Cornersville until the death of her husband and brother-in-law, Milo Sutherland. Theola and her sister, Roslyn, then moved to Lewisburg, living together until Roslyn’s death in January. She was a member of Church Street Church of Christ.
Theola was preceded in death by her husband, O.E. Hap Blue; parents, Shula and Bessie McAdams Davis; sister, Roslyn Davis Sutherland.
Theola is survived by her daughter-in-law, Brenda Blue of Texas; many cousins and friends; caregivers, Margo and Jordan.
Funeral service was 11 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Bills McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Compassus Hospice and caregivers for the wonderful care they have provided for Theola.
Memorials may be made in Theola’s memory to Compassus Hospice. Bills McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home & Crematory, 755 Yell Road, Lewisburg, TN 37091 in charge of arrangements. 931-359-2521
