Mable Willoughby

Mabledean Willoughby, age 74 of Cookeville, passed away Thursday morning August 12, 2021 at her home. Mable was born September 24, 1946 in Baxter, TN to the late Orley D. Maynard and Dorothy Lee Daniel Maynard. She was raised on a farm and all her life she loved gardening, canning, cooking, and country line dancing. She loved to read and passed that love on to her children and grandchildren. Mable managed Artley in the Cookeville Mall, and later was the gift shop manager of the Cookeville Cracker Barrel for 27 years until her retirement. She dearly loved her family and friends, and never met a stranger. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Tran Willoughby Jr., whom she married May 21, 1965; daughter, Tracy Willoughby Clark (Mark); son, Thomas D. Willoughby III, all of Cookeville; siblings, Marine Bumbalough (Terry) of Florida, Barbara Thomas of Baxter, and Hellan Shown (Donnie) of Rickman; grandchildren, Levi Christian Garrett, Amanda Lee Garrett, Katherine Elizabeth Clark, and Josiah Anthony Clark; and great grandchild, Emerson Brooks Sutton Garrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Bob Herbert Maynard. A Celebration Gathering for friends and family will be from 5 -7 p.m. Saturday August 21 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Avalon Hospice, 1080 Neal St., Ste. 300, Cookeville, TN 38501, or to an Alzheimer's/Dementia organization of your choice. Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 Share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.