She was born to the late William McCoury and Rhetta McCoury in Avery County. Ethel was a long time member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hickory. She was a very active member and served on numerous committees and was a proud member of LWML.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lail; son, William Lail; great grandson, Ethan Parlier; sister, Edith Brown; brothers, Jack McCoury and Herbert Miller.
Survivors include her son, Donald E. Lail and Sylvia of Hickory; grandchildren, William E. Lail and Misty, Scott Lail and Cynthia, Rick Lail and Janie, Renae Furr and Teresa, Matthew Lail, Angela Parlier and Steven, Jason Lail and Sarah; great grandchildren, Sadie Lail, Megan Lail, Noah Lail, Reagan Lail, Kaylee Furr, Caleb Furr, Tanner Parlier, and Kolton Ruddy; sisters, Louise Gardland, and Bobbie Eller; brothers, Charles Greer and Pansy, Russell Greer and Fredda; daughter-in-law; Glenda Setzer and Rick; special nieces, Lois Hefner and Jeff, Diane White and Mike; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Richard Schwandt and Dr. David Ludwig will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, “Carpet Fund”, 324 2nd Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28602.
