Mary "Lynne" & Willis "Obie" Libbey

Mary “Lynne” Libbey, 72, and Willis “Obie” Libbey, 74, passed away on November 8, 2026. Lynne was born on May 3, 1954, and Obie was born on September 2, 1952.

Married on March 3, 1974, Lynne and Obie shared 52 wonderful years together. They were inseparable, building a life centered on faith, family, and love for others. They dearly loved their children and grandchildren and cherished the time they spent together.

Lynne and Obie were faithful members of Walker Valley Community Church and were devoted to their ministry. Their faith was an important part of their lives and guided their service to others. Obie was also a business owner who took great pride in his work, assisting many individuals with their metal roofing needs.

They were preceded in death by their parents, Leo Libbey II, Virginia Libbey, Richard Koerner, and Barbara Terry; brother, Leo Libbey III; and son-in-law, Brian Deem.

They leave behind their loving children, Josiah (Anna) Libbey, Anna Deem, Isaac (Angel) Libbey, Shalom (Chris) Everhart, Elijah Libbey, Joshua Libbey, Esther Libbey, Nathaniel (Whitney) Libbey, Leah (Daulton) Keel, Seth (Kylie) Libbey, Timothy Libbey, and Glory Libbey; and siblings, Robert Libbey, Richard (Cheryl) Koerner, Susan (Joe) Schultz, and Jim (Karen) Genaro.

Their memory will also be cherished by their grandchildren, Emily, Ashlyn, Megan, Caleb, Amelia, Anna Claire, Luke, Jonathan, Zachary, Kailey (Bo), Gracelynn, Matthew, Patou (Lexi), Consuela, Taleah, Sierra, Benjamin, Samuel, SarahAnn, David, Micah, Ezekiel, Ezra, Jacob, and Nehemiah.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Ridge Sanctuary of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service, located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. A celebration of life service will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Lynne and Obie will be laid to rest at McMinn Memory Gardens on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. A funeral procession will depart from Companion Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Lynne and Obie at their online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. 

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Libbey family with these arrangements.