Anna Lucille Summers Zirkle, Lucille to her friends and family, of Charleston, West Virginia died June 30, 2011 at Teays Valley's Angels Avenue Assisted Living Facility.
The eldest daughter of Watson and Bertie Summers of Landisburg, West Virginia, Lucille was born on Armistice Day: November 11, 1918. She was 92.
A distinctly one-of-a-kind American woman, Lucille was a child of both the Great Depression and the Great War. Her love of God and Country was second to none. A product of tough times, Lucille could get more done with less than practically any one. She was a study in eliminating waste and maximizing results.
A full and faithful partner to Ernest Zirkle for the 43 years of their marriage (Ernest died in 1981), Lucille and Ernest did practically everything together. Worshiping in church, working in the yard, camping at Sherwood Lake or vacationing at Myrtle Beach, if you saw one, the other would soon pop up.
A stalwart in the Women's Temperance League and in her church, Lucille lived and preached values with telling and lasting impact. Strong, focused, independent and loyal, she will be a hard act to follow in her family and community.
Her early role was to support her three older brothers – John, Jack and Jim - in their efforts to provide for the family's 10 children. For her younger siblings, Maureen, Gynith, Maymie, Edward (who died shortly after birth), Bill and Vaughna, Lucille was best friend, protector, teacher, and disciplinarian: in other words, their second mother.
Lucille raised her own children, Darrell, Connie and Keith, with the same care and sense of order. She was immensely proud of her boys' military service and of Connie's college degree - the first in the family.
A leader in Emanuel Baptist Church Sunday School and Randolph Street Baptist Church and in her community Homemaker's Club, Lucille took on many a thankless task with energy and commitment. She approached hiking West Virginia's hills with the same verve. Her friends at the Trail Club were accustomed to seeing her from behind.
A consummate salesperson, Lucille worked for either the Diamond or Stone and Thomas for fifteen years. She enjoyed her time in the toy department the most.
Lucille is pre-deceased by her husband Ernest, and by sisters Maymie, and Maureen, and brothers Edward, John, Jack, Jim and Bill.
Her children Darrell and wife Pat Zirkle of Cross Lanes, Connie and husband John Pignato of Dunbar, and Keith of Charleston survive her; as do grandchildren Richard, of St. Albans and Gary of Charleston and great grandchildren Chase, Dane, and Kobe Zirkle, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday July 5, 2011 1:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston with Rev. Jake Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.
The eldest daughter of Watson and Bertie Summers of Landisburg, West Virginia, Lucille was born on Armistice Day: November 11, 1918. She was 92.
A distinctly one-of-a-kind American woman, Lucille was a child of both the Great Depression and the Great War. Her love of God and Country was second to none. A product of tough times, Lucille could get more done with less than practically any one. She was a study in eliminating waste and maximizing results.
A full and faithful partner to Ernest Zirkle for the 43 years of their marriage (Ernest died in 1981), Lucille and Ernest did practically everything together. Worshiping in church, working in the yard, camping at Sherwood Lake or vacationing at Myrtle Beach, if you saw one, the other would soon pop up.
A stalwart in the Women's Temperance League and in her church, Lucille lived and preached values with telling and lasting impact. Strong, focused, independent and loyal, she will be a hard act to follow in her family and community.
Her early role was to support her three older brothers – John, Jack and Jim - in their efforts to provide for the family's 10 children. For her younger siblings, Maureen, Gynith, Maymie, Edward (who died shortly after birth), Bill and Vaughna, Lucille was best friend, protector, teacher, and disciplinarian: in other words, their second mother.
Lucille raised her own children, Darrell, Connie and Keith, with the same care and sense of order. She was immensely proud of her boys' military service and of Connie's college degree - the first in the family.
A leader in Emanuel Baptist Church Sunday School and Randolph Street Baptist Church and in her community Homemaker's Club, Lucille took on many a thankless task with energy and commitment. She approached hiking West Virginia's hills with the same verve. Her friends at the Trail Club were accustomed to seeing her from behind.
A consummate salesperson, Lucille worked for either the Diamond or Stone and Thomas for fifteen years. She enjoyed her time in the toy department the most.
Lucille is pre-deceased by her husband Ernest, and by sisters Maymie, and Maureen, and brothers Edward, John, Jack, Jim and Bill.
Her children Darrell and wife Pat Zirkle of Cross Lanes, Connie and husband John Pignato of Dunbar, and Keith of Charleston survive her; as do grandchildren Richard, of St. Albans and Gary of Charleston and great grandchildren Chase, Dane, and Kobe Zirkle, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday July 5, 2011 1:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston with Rev. Jake Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.
Anna Lucille Summers Zirkle, Lucille to her friends and family, of Charleston, West Virginia died June 30, 2011 at Teays Valley's Angels Avenue Assisted Living Facility.
The eldest daughter of Watson and Bertie Summers of Landisburg, West Virginia, Lucille was born on Armistice Day: November 11, 1918. She was 92.
A distinctly one-of-a-kind American woman, Lucille was a child of both the Great Depression and the Great War. Her love of God and Country was second to none. A product of tough times, Lucille could get more done with less than practically any one. She was a study in eliminating waste and maximizing results.
A full and faithful partner to Ernest Zirkle for the 43 years of their marriage (Ernest died in 1981), Lucille and Ernest did practically everything together. Worshiping in church, working in the yard, camping at Sherwood Lake or vacationing at Myrtle Beach, if you saw one, the other would soon pop up.
A stalwart in the Women's Temperance League and in her church, Lucille lived and preached values with telling and lasting impact. Strong, focused, independent and loyal, she will be a hard act to follow in her family and community.
Her early role was to support her three older brothers – John, Jack and Jim - in their efforts to provide for the family's 10 children. For her younger siblings, Maureen, Gynith, Maymie, Edward (who died shortly after birth), Bill and Vaughna, Lucille was best friend, protector, teacher, and disciplinarian: in other words, their second mother.
Lucille raised her own children, Darrell, Connie and Keith, with the same care and sense of order. She was immensely proud of her boys' military service and of Connie's college degree - the first in the family.
A leader in Emanuel Baptist Church Sunday School and Randolph Street Baptist Church and in her community Homemaker's Club, Lucille took on many a thankless task with energy and commitment. She approached hiking West Virginia's hills with the same verve. Her friends at the Trail Club were accustomed to seeing her from behind.
A consummate salesperson, Lucille worked for either the Diamond or Stone and Thomas for fifteen years. She enjoyed her time in the toy department the most.
Lucille is pre-deceased by her husband Ernest, and by sisters Maymie, and Maureen, and brothers Edward, John, Jack, Jim and Bill.
Her children Darrell and wife Pat Zirkle of Cross Lanes, Connie and husband John Pignato of Dunbar, and Keith of Charleston survive her; as do grandchildren Richard, of St. Albans and Gary of Charleston and great grandchildren Chase, Dane, and Kobe Zirkle, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday July 5, 2011 1:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston with Rev. Jake Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.
The eldest daughter of Watson and Bertie Summers of Landisburg, West Virginia, Lucille was born on Armistice Day: November 11, 1918. She was 92.
A distinctly one-of-a-kind American woman, Lucille was a child of both the Great Depression and the Great War. Her love of God and Country was second to none. A product of tough times, Lucille could get more done with less than practically any one. She was a study in eliminating waste and maximizing results.
A full and faithful partner to Ernest Zirkle for the 43 years of their marriage (Ernest died in 1981), Lucille and Ernest did practically everything together. Worshiping in church, working in the yard, camping at Sherwood Lake or vacationing at Myrtle Beach, if you saw one, the other would soon pop up.
A stalwart in the Women's Temperance League and in her church, Lucille lived and preached values with telling and lasting impact. Strong, focused, independent and loyal, she will be a hard act to follow in her family and community.
Her early role was to support her three older brothers – John, Jack and Jim - in their efforts to provide for the family's 10 children. For her younger siblings, Maureen, Gynith, Maymie, Edward (who died shortly after birth), Bill and Vaughna, Lucille was best friend, protector, teacher, and disciplinarian: in other words, their second mother.
Lucille raised her own children, Darrell, Connie and Keith, with the same care and sense of order. She was immensely proud of her boys' military service and of Connie's college degree - the first in the family.
A leader in Emanuel Baptist Church Sunday School and Randolph Street Baptist Church and in her community Homemaker's Club, Lucille took on many a thankless task with energy and commitment. She approached hiking West Virginia's hills with the same verve. Her friends at the Trail Club were accustomed to seeing her from behind.
A consummate salesperson, Lucille worked for either the Diamond or Stone and Thomas for fifteen years. She enjoyed her time in the toy department the most.
Lucille is pre-deceased by her husband Ernest, and by sisters Maymie, and Maureen, and brothers Edward, John, Jack, Jim and Bill.
Her children Darrell and wife Pat Zirkle of Cross Lanes, Connie and husband John Pignato of Dunbar, and Keith of Charleston survive her; as do grandchildren Richard, of St. Albans and Gary of Charleston and great grandchildren Chase, Dane, and Kobe Zirkle, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday July 5, 2011 1:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston with Rev. Jake Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.
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