Mrs. Aline Woolum, 92, of Hopkinsville, passed away Saturday morning, October 17, 2026 at her home. She was born at Heidrick, the daughter of the late Criss and Ann Mays Swafford.
Aline worked hard at various jobs her entire adult life until she retired at the age of 64. Her last job before retiring was as a school secretary at University Heights Academy in Hopkinsville. She was a former Knox County High School cheerleader, former May Day Queen and enjoyed sewing and cooking. Aline also enjoyed cheering on her husband and his basketball teams. She was of the Christian faith and was a wonderful, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew and loved her.
She was the oldest of eight siblings, who all preceded her in death, Arvis Swafford, Dallas Swafford, Doug Swafford, Bill Swafford, Lorena “Sue” Bingham, Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Dougherty and Iona Jean “Jip” Tuggle.
She was also preceded in death by her son, David Michael Woolum.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 71 years, Roy Gene Woolum; daughter, Gena Woolum Henson; son, Phillip Kyle Woolum; grandson, Dustin Henson and his wife, Kristy; great granddaughters, Annabelle and Evelyn Henson; among other nieces, nephews, family and dear friends.
She will be greatly missed, but her family finds comfort in knowing she has transitioned to her heavenly home and is at peace and rest with her Lord and Savior.
A gathering of family and close friends will take place in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Saturday, October 24 at 11 A.M. followed by a short service with her husband, Roy, officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Tuggle – Doolin Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be family and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
