1925
2017
Mrs. Lucille Bowling Bartley passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017, at her daughter’s home in Huntsville, Alabama. Lucille was born in Bowling Fork, Kentucky, on February 13, 1925, one of twelve children of Lesta Yates Bowling and Lon Bowling. She was 92 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Dewey Bartley; her brothers, Marcus and Martin Bowling (twins), Elwyon Bowling, Victor Bowling, Reed Bowling, and Grady Bowling; and by her granddaughter, Lauren Bartley Marshall. She is survived by her brothers, Cecil Bowling of Columbus, Ohio; Charles, Earl, and Milton Bowling of Danville, Virginia; sister, Doris Taylor of Danville, Virginia; daughter, Donna Goodrich (Ralph) of Charlotte, North Carolina; and daughter, Portia Dischinger (Charlie) of Huntsville, Alabama. She was the proud grandmother of Michael Marshall (Becky) of Valparaiso, Indiana, Lauren Marshall, Joshua Dischinger of Queens, New York, and Matthew Dischinger (Marybeth Smith) of Atlanta, Georgia, as well as the great-grandmother of Lexy Kaye Marshall. She was loved and will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law and her faithful caregivers, Carol, Joyce, and Christine.
Lucille had worked as a school teacher In Pikeville, KY, where she and her family resided until 1963. She worked as teaching aid and a caregiver in Gloucester, Virginia, where she and Dewey resided from 1963 – 2010. In 2010, they moved to Huntsville, where they resided with their daughter and son-in-law.
Lucille was a kind, generous, and hard working woman. She loved her family and friends and always wanted to help others. She loved vegetable gardening and cooking, and she was a wonderful country cook. She has worshipped at All Saints Lutheran Church in Huntsville since 2011, and she cherished her church family there, most especially her dear friend Roz Fellwock.
Visitation with her family will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church in South East Huntsville on Monday, March 20, from 10 – 11 am. A Funeral Service will follow the visitation. Interment will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Huntsville at 2:30 pm that day. Contributions to the American Heart Association or flowers are appreciated. Please sign the guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.
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6 Entries
March 22, 2017
Portia, I am very sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. It is a great loss and I know you will miss her. God bless you and give you His peace.
Caroline and Mike Lyon
March 22, 2017
To the Bartley Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
March 20, 2017
Allen & Lesa Hartranft
Dear Donna, Ralph and family,
Our deepest condolences go out to you today. May the memories that you hold deep in your heart help you to find comfort and peace. The reunion between your mom and Lauren must have been so beautiful, and just the thought of it must be very heartwarming for you. May God comfort you and give you strength during this time of sorrow.
Love and Hugs,
March 20, 2017
Cathy Buttner
I will miss my sweet buddy with the beautiful blue eyes that I grew to know and love. Lucille meant a lot to me and she will forever be in my heart.
March 19, 2017
Ronald Bartley
Lucille will be missed by many. She was one of the most pleasant people I have known. She was so good to me and my family when I was a young lad on Bowling Fork. I will never forget her, but I will certainly miss her.
March 18, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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