Jessie Workman

Mrs. Jessie W. Workman age 94, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, February 04, 2013 at Spring Creek Health care in Murray.

Mrs. Workman was born in Auburntown, Tennessee on December 8, 1918 to the late David Daniel Bryson and Lalah Travis Bryson. Mrs. Workman was co – owner and operator, along with her first husband Glenn C. Wooden, of the Family Shoe Store in Murray for 32 years. After Mr. Wooden's death in 1980 Mrs. Workman remarried Mr. Fred Workman in 1983 and worked along his side at Settle – Workman clothing store in Murray until her retirement. Mrs. Workman was a member of the First Baptist Church, a former member of the Lottie Moon Circle, and a member of the Woodman of the World, Lodge # 728 for 52 years.

Mrs. Workman was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Glenn C. Wooden; second husband, Fred Workman; sister, Wenzola Woodard; and brothers, Edward Bryson and David Bryson.

Mrs. Workman is survived by two daughters, Joyce Ann Repsher and husband Don of Plano, Texas and Dyana Crawford and husband Bobby of Mountain Home, Arkansas; one sister, Jean Arnold and husband Max of Murphysboro, Tennessee; one brother, Thomas Bryson of Doraville, Georgia; two sister in laws, Mary Bryson of Tullahoma, Tennessee and Louise Wooden of Old Hickory, Tennessee; as well three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Boyd Smith and Rev. Keith Inman officiating. Entombment to follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First Baptist Church, 203 South Fourth Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com