Funeral service for Mrs. Estelle Marie Monks Lacy, age 91, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 11 AM on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Higgins funeral Home with Bro. Jim Rolen officiating. Burial will follow in Blanche Cemetery next to her husband, Charles Ralph Lacy.
Estelle was born on March 24, 1928 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Howard and Virginia Hopkins Monks. She worked for General Motors for 32 years before retiring and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and cooking. Mrs. Lacy passed away on August 15, 2019 at her residence.
Survivors include her children, Judy Rayetta Lacy Perry of Smyrna, TN, David Ralph Lacy (Brenda Kay) of Manchester, TN, and Douglas Howard Lacy (Marc) of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Michele Marie Perry Compton (Jami), Robin Renee Perry (Amy), Scott David Lacy (Jennifer), and Jeffrey Alan Lacy (Michelle); great-grandchildren, A.J., Jeremy, Raegan, and Joe; sister, Joan Shockley of Hazel Green, AL; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Clintelle Monks Spray, and brother, Gerald Monks.
Visitation with the family will be held at 1 PM until 5 PM on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home, 213 E. Market St., Fayetteville, TN 37334.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 408 Westside Dr, Tullahoma, TN 37388. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Estelle Marie Monks Lacy.
