LaRonda Woolard
LaRonda Sue Woolard – 60 of Maynardville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026 while peacefully holding her daughter’s hand. Born on August 11, 1965, LaRonda graduated from Horace Maynard High School and built a life centered on the people she loved most. She was the glue of the family and that was everything to her. She cherished every moment spent with her daughter, friends and extended family. She was the proud owner of Rondo’s Pizza, a beloved local business where her customers and employees became like family. Her warmth, kindness and dedication made the restaurant a true community gathering place. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, employees and all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry “Jake” Woolard; stepfather, Kenneth Hensley; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Goldie and Martha Woolard; grandparents, Jonas and Virginia Tipton and Jesse and Marie Seals. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, LaRanda and Joshua Collins; mother, Adela Hensley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Ilyene Tipton, James and Jill Tipton, Jesse and Andi Mathis and James Mathis; brother-in-law, Gary “Buck” Woolard; sister-in-law, Theresa “Mickey’ Graves; nieces and nephews, Jill Dyer, Amy Flatford, Morgan Wilson, Dusty Burkhart, Kayla Tipton, Carrie Yerdon, Tucker Woolard, Aaron Tipton, Keaton Mathis and Haven Mathis; and her cherished grand-dog, Watson Collins.
The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. A celebration of life service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Joshua Buckner officiating. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor of serving the family of LaRonda Woolard. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net