HORNE, Lucille G of Pontiac. Michigan; passed away April 21, 2018 at the age of 99. She is survived by her loving son Gary Fugate, her dear sister Trula (late Albert) Miller and her dear sister-in-law Vada Wilkerson; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Jay Hugh, daughter Betty Lou and 9 siblings.
Lucille was born in Dante, Virginia to W. M. Wilkerson and Bessie Woods Wilkerson, Lucille lived most of her life in Pontiac, Michigan. She was one of the original Rosie the Riveters and retired after 30 years at Pontiac Motors. She was known for having a green thumb and for her beautiful flowers. Lucille was witty, spunky and always had a joke to tell and a smile to share. She is loved and will be greatly missed.
Friends may visit Tuesday from 4-8pm at the Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home, Clarkston, Michigan. Following the visitation in Michigan, Lucille will be brought to East Lawn Funeral Home in Kingsport, TN.
Visitation at East Lawn Funeral Home will be Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Family and friends will go in procession to the graveside and interment service at Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, TN.
Memorials may be made in memory of Lucille to an organization of your choice.
Please visit our website at www.eastlawnkingsport to leave a condolence or a tribute to the family.
East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to service the Lucille Horne family.
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