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Lillian Upton

February 20, 1945 - August 2, 2015

Lillian Louise Upton, age 70, a resident of North Myrtle Beach, SC passed away Sunday August 2, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Powhatan, VA. Lillian was born February 20, 1945 in Athens, WV a daughter of the late Roy Taylor and Elizabeth Lee (Cox) Shorter. Lillian was united in marriage to Kenneth Ray Upton who preceded her in death.
Surviving is one daughter,
Tonya Upton Delauder and husband Mark of Powhatan, VA

Three sisters; Frances Worley, Vicky Keatley, and Becky Knight

Five brothers; Johnny Shorter, Vincent Shorter, Bobby Shorter, Randy Shorter, and Pat Shorter

One grandchild, Devon Shaun Delauder

Lillian was preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Jane Durking, Joyce Highfield, one brother Billy Shorter.

Lillian retired as a secretary for the Badger Coal Co, and previously owned KLT Korner.
She was a graduate of Athens High School.

Friends will be received at the Cooks Chapel Baptist Church in Pipestem, WV on Thursday August 6, from 5-7 pm funeral services will be conducted at 7 pm with Pastor Dallas Peyton Jr. officiating. A private interment will be held on Friday August 7, at 12 pm at the Upton Family Cemetery.

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Lillian Louise Upton, age 70, a resident of North Myrtle Beach, SC passed away Sunday August 2, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Powhatan, VA. Lillian was born February 20, 1945 in Athens, WV a daughter of the late Roy Taylor and Elizabeth Lee (Cox) Shorter. Lillian was united in marriage to KennethContinue Reading

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chuck morrison left a message on August 12, 2015:
May God Bless all. what a wonderful lady she was. delighted to know Kenny & Lillian though work. rest her soul.
Minnie (Warden) Lundgren left a message on August 8, 2015:
May the treasury of memories and Kodak moments bring much comfort and strength during this time of sorrow. I will say a prayer for the Holy Spirit to Comfort you and strengthen you as you pass through this veil of tears.
Michael Ferguson left a message on August 6, 2015:
Tonya, So sorry for your loss, both Kenny and Lillian were great to me. Found memories of KLT!
Rebecca Knight left a message on August 5, 2015:
Dear sister you will be missed by many. We love you.
Cathy Standish left a message on August 5, 2015:
so sorry for your loss you are never ready to let them go to a better place. May god give you peace and comfort tho the very difficult time
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kathi left a message on August 5, 2015:
Tonya, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing! Praying for you and your family.
Agnes Murphy left a message on August 4, 2015:
She was such a talented painter. When she lived in Philippi, I stopped many times to chat with her about her work. I enjoyed our visits, and loved her artwork. She was such a lovely, delightful lady. My sympathies to her loved ones.
Jean Posten Rosier left a message on August 4, 2015:
So sorry to hear about Lillian's passing. I enjoyed stopping in at KLT Corner and talking to her when I would stop in for something! She was a beautiful lady! R. I. P. Lillian
Karen Menear left a message on August 4, 2015:
Tonya, Sorry for your loss.
Diane Everson left a message on August 4, 2015:
My Dear Friend...we had some good times and talks, didn't we? I will miss you! Rest in Peace ...till we meet again. To your family...I loved your sister. I know you will miss her, too. So sorry for your loss...Tanya, Bob, Frances and all.
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