Virginia "Tuts" Manderson Woollen

Virginia Manderson Woollen, age 87, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa, followed by a reception in Randall Hall at the church. There will be a private burial at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park.

Virginia, known as “Tuts” to her family and friends, was born in Tuscaloosa on November 5, 1938 to Webster Jewel and Virginia (McRimmon) Manderson. She graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1956 and the University of Alabama in 1960, where she served as president of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Tuts married Wescott “Weck” Roberson Woollen on September 10, 1966 in Tuscaloosa.

Tuts devoted much of her life to serving others. She volunteered at Druid City Hospital and with the Lazarus Ministry at Christ Episcopal Church, as well as through the Junior League of Tuscaloosa. She enjoyed visiting with friends through her memberships in Arts and Letters and Quakers. She also cherished the many friendships with her co-workers while working in Public Relations at Bank of Tuscaloosa. A thoughtful and generous friend, she especially enjoyed sharing flowers and treats to brighten someone’s day.

Tuts was preceded in death by her husband, Wescott “Weck” Woollen, on May 17, 1995; her brother and sister-in-law, Webster “Buddy” and Polly Manderson; her brother, William “Billy” Manderson; her sister-in-law, Ann Moore Manderson; and her nephews, Ford Manderson and Web Manderson.

She is survived by her daughters, Virginia (David) Atkinson, of Harrisonville, Missouri, and Susan (Rob) Eldridge, of Panama City Beach, Florida; her grandchildren: Nicholas Figueroa, Catherine Figueroa, Kennedy Atkinson and Grace Atkinson; her brother, Wilbur Manderson, of Tuscaloosa; dear nieces and nephews; other relatives and many cherished friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church Foundation or the donor’s charity of choice.