Mary Loretta Ailey, 76 of Friendsville passed away Friday September 18,2020. Preceded in death by husband, Edwin Ailey; parents, James and Lovetta Guthrie; sister, Joan Lee Gunter; and great-grandson, Aaron Conner Barnes. Loretta is survived by daughters, Angelia (Beaver) Dean, Annette (Michelle) Ailey and Arelene (Terry) Bryant; sons Eric (Shannon) Ailey and Eddy Ailey; 13 Grandchildren and 17 Great-Grandchildren; brothers, Freddie Guthrie and Ronald (Beverly) Guthrie; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet Thursday September 24, 2020 at Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens for a 3 p.m. graveside service officiated by William (Beaver) Dean. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help cover funeral expenses. Condolences may be offered at www.sherwoodchapel.com.