Nancy Arlene Woodall, age 71, of Smyrna, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 8,
2025. She was born in Muskogee, OK, and a lifelong resident of Rutherford
County. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Jewell Butler; her
husbands, Berley Holmes and Gary Grooms; her daughter, Amanda Woodall; and
her siblings, Roger Butler, Teresa Trotter, and Steve Butler.
Mrs. Woodall is survived by her children, Michelle Brown (Aaron), Hannah
Reynolds (Brent), and Matthew Adam Woodall (Whitney); grandsons, Knox and
Cooper Reynolds; and siblings, Robert Butler (Cindy), Barbara Croft (George),
Brenda Beach, Mike Trotter (Deborah), and Renee Butler; along with multiple
nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Woodall was a Christian, a devoted daughter, mother, sister, wife, and friend
to many. She was also a dedicated foster parent and social advocate who positively
impacted the lives of over 400 children throughout the Middle Tennessee area for
more than 40 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made in Nancy’s name
to the following organization: Rutherford County Angel Tree, P.O. Box 3135,
Murfreesboro, TN 37133 or you can make charitable donations online to
https://casaofrutherfordcounty.org/donate
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 14th, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, with the
funeral service immediately following at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in
Murfreesboro, TN. www.woodfinchapel.com
She did what she loved for as long as possible, and when she could no longer, the
Lord said, "Well done, my good and faithful servant" (Matthew 25:21), as she was
welcomed into her eternal home.