Garland Woolen

Garland Gene Woolen, age 72 of Olaton, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his residence. He was born on October 5, 1949, in Olaton, the son of the late Alfred and Junie May Payton Woolen. Garland attended Shiloh Methodist Church. He enjoyed shopping at yard sales and flea markets, as well as, fishing, coon hunting and small engine repair. Left to honor Garland's memory are his wife of 54 years, Shirley Geary Woolen; one daughter, Pam Preston (James); one son, Rick Woolen; four grandchildren, Tracy Stewart (Daniel), Samantha Forbes (Jimmy), Cheyanne Woolen and Adam Woolen (Abby); nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Genevieve McCormick. Aside from his parents, Garland was preceded in death by four brothers, Jesse, Denver, Billy and Donald Woolen; and one sister, Ella May Duncan. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, October 3, 2022, at Caneyville Memorial Chapel with Bro. Charlie Taylor officiating. Burial will be in McGrady Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time Monday at the funeral home. Caneyville Memorial Chapel is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Woolen. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Garland Gene Woolen and sign his virtual guestbook below.