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- Woody C. Dilley, 84, of Olney, Illinois formerly of Shelbyville, Illinois passed away on Wednesday November 2, 2022 at his residence.
Woody was born May 19, 1938 in Shelby County, Illinois, the son of Johnny and Stella (Sanford) Dilley. He married Nella McDowell on May 20, 1978 in Richland County, Illinois, and she survives.
Woody was a big joke-teller, and he loved to fish. He previously bowled on a league at the Olney bowling alley. He also loved to play guitar and sing old country songs with his brothers-in-law, Cliff and Francis. In the past, Woody and Nella loved to go dancing at the Eagles and the Moose Lodge. He also liked to play games on the computer and keep watch on the neighborhood and wave at all of the passersby from his carport. Woody will be well missed.
Woody is survived by his wife; Children, Russell (Brenda) Dilley of West Salem, IL, Candi Belcher of Olney, IL, John Dilley of Albion, IL, Teresa (Travis) Smith of Oblong, IL, Michelle (Kyle) Turner of Bridgeport, IL, Amy (Steven) Zachary of Noblesville, IN, Terry Petty of Los Angeles, CA, and Cheryl Myers of Fairfield, IL sisters; Letha Thomas of North Carolina and Shirley Jones, of Pana, IL; 19 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 14 brothers and sisters; daughter-in-law, Shella Dilley and son-in-law, Mike Belcher.
A graveside service for Woody will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Interment will immediately follow the service.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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