Lavonna Phy

Mrs. LaVonna Presley Phy, age 84 of Cookeville, died Monday April 12, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. No public services are planned. She was born December 11, 1936 in Cookeville to the late Fred Wesley Presley, Sr. and Hallie Baugh Locke Presley. She was a 1954 graduate of Central High School in Cookeville. She married Paul Phy, the son of Burch and Lura Phy of Algood, on September 1, 1954. Paul graduated from Tennessee Tech later that same year and began his career with the W.T. Grant Co. In 1969 they moved to Tullahoma, living there until 1979 when they returned to Cookeville LaVonna was well known as a very talented interior designer and consultant. She opened LaVonna's Interiors in 1984 on Broad Street in Cookeville. In years following, she helped organize a local American Business Womens Association locally and serve as founding president. She also held seats on both zoning and planning boards in Algood. She was a very colorful person who lived a very vibrant life. She will always be remembered for the twinkle in her eye and the smile on her face. She was a longtime member of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Paul Henry Phy; and by her siblings who loved and cared for her, sisters, Alcie Tudor, Leloween Breeding, her twin sister, LaValla Edgington; and by brothers, Fred Presley, Jr and Gaylon Presley. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Harris and husband James of Cookeville; a son, Mark Phy and wife Molly of Mt. Juliet; and by grandchildren, Chelsea, Taylor, Lindsey, Chris; great grandchildren Presley Jean and Pearl Ann and Charlie Danger and Django; several nieces and nephews; and by many cousins. Her family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Cookeville Regional Medical Center for the special given to LaVonna. Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ, 521 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501. Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. Share memories and condolences at www.hhhfunerals.com.