Amanda Woolsey

Amanda Jo Woolsey, eighty-five, passed away peacefully in her Corsicana, Texas home on February 28, 2025. She was a beloved figure in the lives of her family and friends. She lived a life firmly grounded in her deep and abiding faith in her savior, Jesus Christ She was born in Anniston, Alabama on October 4, 1939, to Edward Wilson and Jessie Mae Lockhart. She spent her childhood years in Monroe, Louisiana and graduated from the Ouachita Parish High School. After graduation she enrolled at Northeast Louisiana University. She left NLU shortly afterward and married William A. (Bill) Woolsey. They were married 62 years and had two sons: William Jr. (Billy) and Douglas A. (Doug). Jo was a dedicated homemaker and faithfully made a home for her family as Bill’s job required many moves. The family lived not only in Louisiana, but also in Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas. Throughout her adult life, Jo was a selfless advocate for her husband and two sons. As a devoted wife and mother her focus was not her own wishes or needs but the success of her family. This love and commitment overflowed to her daughters-in-law and grandchildren as they entered her life. Jo was a fastidious housekeeper and loved a neat and tidy yard. After her sons grew up, she began a second career outside the home to help prepare for her and Bill’s retirement years. Jo and Bill retired in Lubbock, Texas and lived there for 20 years until Bill’s death in 2020. She moved to Corsicana in 2022 to be close to family. As was her habit in all the places she lived, her priority was to find a church home. Shortly after her move she joined the First Baptist Church of Corsicana. She fell in love with the people and the ministries of First Baptist. Jo was a woman of grace and kindness. She will be missed by old friends as well as new friends. Her family grieves her passing but finds hope in knowing she is at home with Jesus in heaven. She is survived by her sons Billy (Amy), Doug (Marla), grandchildren Amanda (Caleb) Champion, Chris (Courtney) Woolsey, Will (Selena) Woolsey and Amelia (Josh) Scuffham, great grandchildren Blakelynn and Sadie Champion, and a brother Walter “Monty” Lockhart. A memorial service to honor Jo is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 22, 2025, at the First Baptist Church Corsicana, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church building fund or the animal shelter of your choice.

Amanda Woolsey

October 4, 1939 - February 28, 2025