Etta Della McIntosh Woosley, age 83, of Irvine, Kentucky was called home to our Lord on
Friday, April 13th after a short illness.
Etta was born in Estill County to Simpson Greene & Florence McIntosh on February 16, 1935.
She was the only girl amongst brothers Leroy, Greene, (late) Frank, and (late) Miles. She also
had several half and step siblings.
She was retired from Carhartt after 28 years of service. She was a long time member of the
Kentucky Friends of Bluegrass Music, having served on the board for many years. Etta lived her
life to the fullest through music, camping/festivals, friends and family, reading, and many other
simple pleasures. She was a caring person and truly touched the lives of all that knew her.
She married the late Vetra Woosley on November 25, 1954. She is survived by their five
children Linda (William) Woolery, Mary ( late William) Sheets, Fava Hoover, Randall Woosley,
and Wallace Woosley. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren,
and two grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren by marriage.
Grandchildren - Chris, Dennis (Kristen), Denise (Harry), Kelly, Bridgett, Josh (Melissa), Emily
(James), Tyler, and Alex
Great-grandchildren - Austin, Brittany, Paige, Megan, Caleb, Lucas, Makenzie, Reagan, Peyton,
Olivia, and Aubrey
She also had a special fur baby, Sassy, the dog.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, April 20th, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. at Lewis-Abner Funeral Home.