Fay was born on July, 24, 1939, she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her simple life as a homemaker. Fay also cherished time spent with family and friends, often sharing love of cooking and creating lasting memories.
Fay's joy and laughter will be missed by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Fay was preceded in death by her beloved husband for 62 years Charles Leonard Wilkey; parents Leonard Leroy Sneed and Mary Ruth Sneed, brothers Eunice Sneed, Melvin Sneed, Charles Sneed, Alan Sneed and baby Calvin Sneed; sisters Lois Bishop, Rosaleen Caraway, Earleen Cox, Jean Dotson, Connie Clayton and Diane Gross.
Fay is survived by her daughter Debbie (Rick) Gravett of Dayton, TN; son Wayne (Tami) Wilkey of Dayton, TN. Leonard and Fay's legacy lives on in their three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. grandchildren Chasity (Chad) Elsea of Dayton, TN; Bradley (Stephanie) Wilkey of Dayton TN and Bridgett (Jarrod) Roberts of Dayton, TN; great-grandchildren Isaac Elsea, Annalise Elsea, Kylan Roberts, Jessa Roberts, Kara Wilkey, Zaylee Wilkey and Irylan Wilkey all of Dayton, TN and Emma Holloway of Dunlap, TN; sisters Thelma Roberson, Jane Dugger; brother Bobby Sneed; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special "Thank You" to Keri Wilkey, Renee Argo and the staff of Hearth Hospice in Cleveland, Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, Franklin-Strickland Chapel and staff, caregivers Stephanie Wilkey and Jane Dugger for the loving care and attention.
A visitation for Fay will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Grove Church, 103 Walnut Grove Church Road, Dayton, TN.
A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 5:00 PM with Pastor Eddie Suttles officiating, The Grove Church, interment will follow in Brown, Sneed, Gravett Cemetery in Dayton, TN.
Pallbearers will be Kylan Roberts, Isaac Elsea, Carlos Wilkey, Calvin Sneed, Steve Lloyd, Rick Wilkey and Cam Wilkey.
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Service, Franklin-Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN. 37404, 423-265-4414, www.advantagefranklin-strickland chapel, was honored to assist the family during this time.
