Orlena Lay

Orlena Lay Obituary

Theirs was the great American love story. Orlena Lay married James Lay August 2, 1946. They spent over 70 years taking care of each other then passed away within days of each other. Courtney, their nurse, said that she wishes she can find a love like that.

Lola Orlena Lay was born in Roby, TX April 15, 1926 to Joe H and Emma Lloyd Morris. She met her sweetheart in heaven January 8, 2017, three days after his passing.

Orlena had a nurturing spirit. She was a nurse and a mother. Her great granddaughter, Hannah, became a nurse because of her. Orlena would do anything for her children and grandchildren. She spent a lifetime taking care of her family and worshipping God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother, Bill H Morris and her sister, Miniola Parker.

She is survived by a rich legacy: daughter, Bobbie Anderson and husband, Larry of Snyder, son, Tommy Lay and wife Janet of San Angelo, 5 grandchildren, Tommy Holladay and wife Jolene, Angie Patterson and husband Robert, Tonya Gilbert and husband Jody, Juli Springer and husband Eric and Tamra Cumbie and husband Sonny.

Also survived by 10 great grandchildren: Hannah Betts and husband CC, Chandler Patterson, Harris Holladay, Logan Patterson, Jenna Patterson, Breanne Springer, Tanner Holladay, Bailey Springer, Grey Cumbie and Hays Cumbie. One great great grandson survives: Jaxton Betts.

Orlena is survived by one sister, Natalie Gribbins.

A Graveside Memorial will be held at the Hobbs Cemetery at Hobbs Texas Wednesday at 11AM. Memorials can be made to the staff at The Springs Care Center at 6102 Grand Court Rd, San Angelo, TX 76901. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff there as well as Solaris Hospice in San Angelo.