Fannie Lucile Almond, 96, of Lynchburg, died peacefully, Monday, January 16, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51years, Jack Finley Almond, Sr.
Born September 20, 1920, in Columbus, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late John Otto Perkins and the late Hattie Lou Cockerham Perkins.
Lucile was a member of Memorial Christian Church for over 50 years.
Lucile is survived by her three children, Susan A. Smith (Brooke) of Mechanicsville, Becky A. Green (Finnie) of Lynchburg, and Jack Finley Almond Jr. (Teresa) of Madison Heights and brother-in-law George William Almond (Joyce) of Boones Mill, VA, and their four sons. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Trey Ward (Laurie) of Lynchburg, Perkins Ward Lyne (Wickliffe) of Los Angeles, CA, Jonathan Smith (Eric) of Miami, FL, Danielle Loder (Chris) and Skylar Almond, of Lynchburg, of Lynchburg. She was blessed, with four great-grandchildren, Crawford Ward, Vaught and Bowie Lyne, and Ruah Loder.
Our family would like to extend sincerest thanks to the many wonderful staff and nurses of Fifth floor Drinkard at Westminster Canterbury for the care they provided to Lucile, especially during the last years of her life, as her mental and physical capabilities began to fail. Your constant, gentle care and understanding of these limitations truly improved the quality of life in her last years, and allowed Lucile to pass away with dignity in her “home”. For that, we are greatly comforted.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 501 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or the Miller Home of Lynchburg, 2134 Westerly Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on February 10th in the Hume Room at Westminster Canterbury.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.