Willia Dean English

Willia Dean English, age 90, of Old Hickory, TN, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026. She was born in Smithville, TN to John Greer and Myrtle Love Greer.

Willia Dean was known for her incredible cooking, seamstress skills, and warm Southern hospitality, embodying a never-quit attitude that inspired all who knew her. She cherished family gatherings, especially during meals and holidays.

Willia Dean was a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, John and Myrtle Greer, and the father of her children, Hugh Kenneth English III.

She is survived by her children: Ken English, Kevin English, and Kim (Ricky) Matlock. She also leaves behind her sister, Faye (Fred) Greene, her grandchildren Lauren (Jordan) Kelly, Austin English, Sadie English, Hugh English, Meghan English, Brandon English, and Holly (Jake) Matlock-Neal, as well as her great-grandchildren Cameron, Madison, Bailey, Isabel, Oliver, Addy, Jaiden, Kaydence, Jordanna, Hadley, and Zach. Her cherished nephew, Jason (April) Greene, will also miss her dearly.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in her memory. Willia Dean will be greatly missed and remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A funeral service to honor the life of Willia Dean will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Bond Memorial Chapel officiated by Jason Greene with interment to follow at Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com