Lula Mae Essex Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lula Mae Essex, age 92 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Davis Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1928 at Bemis, WV a daughter of the late Ernest George Essex and the late Norma Sally Kline Essex. Surviving are one son, Ronald “Ronnie” Shifflett, Jr. and wife Danna, Elkins; daughters, Karen Ayers and husband Kenny and Brenda Tincher and husband Stan all of Elkins. Also surviving are grandchildren, Gina Mullenax, Josh Shifflett and Kristy, Justin Shifflett and Heidi, Dave Plum and Christine, Barbie Duke and Steve, Kevin Ayers and Heather, Kyle Ayers and Darcy, Marc Simmons and Amanda; great grandchildren, Dolton and Phoebe Mullenax, Kaleb, Kameron, Grady, Eliza and Ella Jane Shifflett, Keisha Rutherford, Nicole and Tyson Ayers, Alexis, Adam and Aiden Ayers and Gabriel Morgan, Lynlee and Logan Simmons and great-great grandchildren, Kash, Nash and Emma. Her sister, Norma “Jo Ann” Burke, sister in law, Wanda Essex and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Also preceding her in death were brothers, Paul Heavener, William “Buck” Essex, Jerry, Ray and infant Robert Essex and sisters, Betty Cave and Kathleen Riossola. Lula attended the schools of Bemis and Circleville, WV and was employed as a packer at Good Humor Ice Cream for many years and worked for Montgomery Ward for several years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Pennsylvania. She was an avid reader of Cowboy Romances, loved flowers, birds and yard sales. She enjoyed listening to Joe Danger in the morning and was an Avid Pittsburgh Steeler Fan. Ms. Essex request for cremation will be honored. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Lula Mae Essex. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Lula Mae Essex

October 30, 1928 - January 13, 2021