Layne, Murl F. “Granny”

Retired From DuPont After Many Years

  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Murl F. “Granny” Layne
Murl F. “Granny” Layne

Murl F. “Granny” Layne, of Middle Valley, Tennessee, 84, passed away on September 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was a graduate of Soddy Daisy High School. She retired from Dupont with over 30 years of service.

Murl was preceded in death by her husband, William R. “Sonny” Layne; her parents, Dewitt and Hattie Fairbanks; brother, John Fairbanks; and sisters, Mildred Irwin, Vivian Dunn and Catherine Fairbanks.

She is survived by her son, William H. “Bill” Layne (Lisa); her three grandchildren, Kristi Petty (Greg), Julie Dunn (Jamie), and B.J. Layne (Regan); her six great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Chloe, Dalis, Hunter, Harlee Kate and Hattie; sisters, Tommie Curtis and Diann Waldron (Charlie); brother, Glenn Fairbanks (Lisa); sister-in-law, Jinnie Henry; and many beloved nieces and nephews and extended family.

The family would like to express a heart felt “Thank You” to Hearth Hospice for the care and assistance provided during her illness.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 4-8 p.m., at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy Daisy. Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, with Ronnie Namanny officiating. The burial will immediately follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379.

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