Raedell Woolsey Obituary (1941 - 2016)

Raedell Jean Robison Woolsey passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Cedar City, Utah at the age of 75. Raedell was born January 29, 1941 in Ogden, Utah to Elmo J Robison and Rose Dot Bronson. She graduated from Cedar High School in 1959. In 1972, she married Frank LaVoy Woolsey for time and all eternity in the St George temple. They made their home on the Woolsey Ranch and proceeded to raise 3 daughters. Raedell was a strong, patient, and graceful woman who put family above all. She was a stalwart and faithful servant of the LDS Church. She was set apart as a missionary for 4 years when she was only 10 years old, and was a chaplain for the Daughters of Utah Pioneers more recently. She found joy in visiting teaching and temple work. She was the true rancher's wife: cooking at roundup, growing her garden, and spending time on the mountain and desert. She loved to read and crochet, and was always fascinated with archaeology and Native American history. Raedell is survived by her husband LaVoy; daughters Angela (Chris) Goodbar of Centerville, Utah, Katrina (Duane) Blunt, Krystal (Rylee) Munns both of Cedar City, Utah; brother Dennis (Amy) Robison of Farmington, New Mexico; sisters Tamara (Jay) Smith of Las Vegas, Nevada, Lainna (Joe) Hill of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Yvonne Wray of Farmington, New Mexico, Cheryl (Doug) Burrow of Glendale, Arizona; nephew Greg (Michelle) Turnbeaugh of Cedar City, Utah; grandchildren Brenton, Jadeian, Paislee, Reata, McKenzy, Shane; and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held Thursday June 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain View Chapel, 370 N 4050 W. A viewing will be held Wednesday June 29, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, and on Thursday June 30, 2016 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mountain View Chapel. Interment will be at the Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com. The family would like to thank the staff of Cedar City Intermountain Hospital and Kolob Care Center for their loving care and compassion. We are fortunate to have such facilities.