Vonda F. Woolsey (Tulia)

Mrs. Vonda Woolsey, a dedicated member of the Tulia community, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on July 14, 1934 to Jeff and Oma (Reeves) Clevenger. Mrs. Woolsey was a proud graduate of Tulia High School. 

She shared her kindness and skills as a kindergarten aide and later as a dedicated secretary to the Tulia ISD for 25 years. She continued her professional journey, serving at the Federal Land Bank in Tulia until her well-deserved retirement. On August 9, 1991, she married David Woolsey, with whom she cherished 25 wonderful years.
 
Mrs. Woolsey had many passions in life, including cooking, sewing, playing dominoes, and escaping to her beloved cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Her faith was a cornerstone of her existence, and she was an active member of the Central Church of Christ in Tulia.
 
Those who knew Mrs. Woolsey will remember her warm smile, unwavering dedication, and genuine kindness that she shared with everyone fortunate enough to cross her path.

Left to cherish her memory is her children, Vicki Kiker and husband Ken Smart of Canyon, Jeff Kiker of Tulia and Jan Kiker and wife Joanna of Midland, her daughter-in-law, Vicki Lynn Kiker, her stepson, Joe Woolsey and wife Twila of Amarillo, her grandchildren, James Kiker, Cody Kiker and Candy Bryant, Amy Nevins and Kim Nunes, K’Lee Terrazas, Crissie McAnear, Sonny Ganaway, Tiffany Smart, and Chris Woolsey, sixteen great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, her son, Jimmy Kiker, her brothers, Harold Clevenger, Deryl Clevenger, Wister Clevenger and her sister, Jetuan George, her stepdaughter, Connie Stephenson.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials may be made to the Children’s Home of Lubbock, https://childshome.org/

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Funeral services will be held at Central Church of Christ in Tulia on June 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. with Mr. Bob Colson officiating and with burial following at Rose Hill Cemetery. Funeral Services are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.