Viola Shockey1

F, #10489, b. 13 Mar 1924, d. 2 Jul 2013
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FatherJohn William Shockey1 b. 24 Oct 1893, d. 10 Feb 1960
MotherMamie Kincaid1 b. 15 May 1895, d. 2 Sep 1961
Birth*13 Mar 1924 Viola was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Mar 1924.2,1 
 She was the daughter of John William Shockey and Mamie Kincaid.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Viola Shockey appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of John William Shockey and Mamie Kincaid at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census27 May 1940 Viola Shockey appeared on the census of 27 May 1940 in the household of Mamie Kincaid at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 Feb 1942 Viola Shockey married Virgil Neal Smith on 4 Feb 1942.3 
Residence*10 Feb 1960 Viola Shockey resided at Clinton, Custer Co, OK, on 10 Feb 1960.4 
Residence2 Sep 1961 She resided at Clinton, Custer Co, OK, on 2 Sep 1961.5 
Death*2 Jul 2013 Viola died on 2 Jul 2013 at Methodist Health Care Ctr, Clinton, Custer Co, OK, at age 89.
Funeral Services for Viola Smith, 89, Clinton resident will be held 2:00 Friday, July 5, 2013 in the Kiesaumemorial Chapel officiated by Rev. Loyd Hall and burial will conclude in the Arapaho Cemetery under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.

Viola (Shockey) Smith was born March 13, 1924 to John Shockey and Mamie (Kincaid) Shockey in Fayette County, West Virginia and passed away early Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in the Methodist Health Care Center in Clinton, Oklahoma.

Mrs. Smith was raised in West Virginia and attended her schooling in the Oakhill School. She had to stop her formal education at very young age but continued to learn to read and write by using the Bible. She moved to Connecticut when she was a young lady to work in a needle factory during WWII. She met the love of her life and he was in the military and he moved her back to Cordell, OK where she lived with his family until he got out of the service. On February 4, 1942 they were united in marriage and made their home in Cordell for a short time. They moved to Clinton in 1946 where they lived for the rest of their married life and raised their five children.

She was a member of the Arapaho 1st Baptist Church; she loved the outdoors where she spent countless hours gardening and working in her yard; she enjoyed her animals, fishing, collecting peacock feathers and she was a great cook and an accomplished seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984, her parents, a sister, Ida Martin and two brothers Bill Shockey and Houston Shockey.

She is survived by four daughters, Velda Jo Sams and her husband, Jim, of West Virginia, Vonna Sue Phillips and husband Hoyt, of Clinton, Verla Beth Powers,of Arapaho, Vivian Rose Stockton, of Clinton and a son, Virgil Smith and wife, Pat, of Arapaho and a sister, Savannah Thrower, of CA. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Danna Hillenbrand, of MT, Virgil Smith, Jr., of El Reno, April Stucker, of Arapaho, Amanda Pugh, of Fletcher, OK, Adam Bieberich, of Clinton, Crystal Snider, of Clinton, Melissa Hoffman,of Long Dale, OK, James Davis, of Clinton, Lori Murphy, of Arapaho, Sarah Claussen, of Thomas and John Lair,of Clinton and 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.6,3 
Burial*5 Jul 2013 Her body was interred on 5 Jul 2013 at Arapaho, Custer Co, OK, at Arapaho Cem.2,3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Shockey, Mamie Kincaid, William Jennings Shockey, Houston Shockey, Savannah Shockey, Ida Shockey and Viola Shockey1
27 May 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVMamie Kincaid and Viola Shockey1

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Feb 1942 She married Virgil Neal Smith on 4 Feb 1942.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), Viola Shockey Smith, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83257032/viola-smith, accessed October 2020.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Viola Shockey Smith, transcribed at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83257032/viola-smith, accessed October 2020.
  4. [S237] Obituary, John W. Shockey, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 11 Feb 1960.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Mamie Stone, no newspaper indicated, posted at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83273809/mamie-stone, accessed October 2020.
  6. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Viola Shockey Smith, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83257032/viola-smith, accessed October 2020.

Earline Elizabeth Love

F, #10496, b. 31 May 1915, d. 17 Mar 1995
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FatherEarl Clinton Love b. 2 Apr 1893, d. 31 Jul 1964
MotherWinona Mae Hall b. 28 Mar 1896, d. 1 Mar 1967
Birth*31 May 1915 Earline was born at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 May 1915.1 
 She was the daughter of Earl Clinton Love and Winona Mae Hall. 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Earline Elizabeth Love appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of Earl Clinton Love and Winona Mae Hall at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census22 May 1930 Earline Elizabeth Love appeared on the census of 22 May 1930 in the household of Earl Clinton Love and Winona Mae Hall at Bowlin, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*14 Dec 1935 She married William Clinton Tredway at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1935. Clinton Treadway, age 23, single, b. Salem, res. Salem, par. Wyatt & Mollie, carpenter; Earline Love, age 21, single, b. Salem, res. Salem, par. Earl & Nona; md by E.H. Barnett at Oak Hill.3 
Census*16 Apr 1940 Earline Elizabeth Love and William Clinton Tredway appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1940.2 
Census3 Apr 1950 Earline Elizabeth Love and William Clinton Tredway appeared on the census as head of household at Salem Rd, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1950.2 
Residence*1 Mar 1967 Earline Elizabeth Love resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Mar 1967.4 
Residence10 Dec 1976 She resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Dec 1976.5 
Death*17 Mar 1995 Earline died on 17 Mar 1995 at Fayette Co, WV, at age 79.6,1 
Burial* She was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVEarl Clinton Love, Winona Mae Hall, Earline Elizabeth Love and Ina Lorraine Love2
22 May 1930Bowlin, Fayette Co, WVEarl Clinton Love, Winona Mae Hall, Earline Elizabeth Love, Ina Lorraine Love, James Chappell Love III, Margaret Ann Love and Ruth Marie Love2
16 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Clinton Tredway, Earline Elizabeth Love and Patricia Carrol Treadway2
3 Apr 1950Salem Rd, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Clinton Tredway, Earline Elizabeth Love and Patricia Carrol Treadway2

Partners and Children
Marriage*14 Dec 1935 She married William Clinton Tredway at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1935. Clinton Treadway, age 23, single, b. Salem, res. Salem, par. Wyatt & Mollie, carpenter; Earline Love, age 21, single, b. Salem, res. Salem, par. Earl & Nona; md by E.H. Barnett at Oak Hill.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Winona M. Love, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Fri, 3 March 1967.
  5. [S237] Obituary, William Clinton Treadway, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 11 December 1976.
  6. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Ina Lorraine Love

F, #10497, b. 6 Mar 1918, d. 6 Mar 2012
Display Family
FatherEarl Clinton Love b. 2 Apr 1893, d. 31 Jul 1964
MotherWinona Mae Hall b. 28 Mar 1896, d. 1 Mar 1967
Birth*6 Mar 1918 Ina was born at Salem, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1918.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Earl Clinton Love and Winona Mae Hall. 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Ina Lorraine Love appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of Earl Clinton Love and Winona Mae Hall at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census22 May 1930 Ina Lorraine Love appeared on the census of 22 May 1930 in the household of Earl Clinton Love and Winona Mae Hall at Bowlin, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*17 Apr 1938 She married John Lee Cook at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1938.
Johnny Lee Cook, age 25, single, b. Kentucky, res. Salem, par. Richard & Annie, miner; Lorena Love, age 21, single, b. Salem, res. Salem, par. Earl & Nona; md by Ross Culpepper at Beckley.2 
Census*16 Apr 1940 Ina Lorraine Love and John Lee Cook appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1940.3 
Residence*16 Oct 1940 John Lee Cook and Ina Lorraine Love resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.4 
MarriageDec 1950 She married Arthur Charles 'Bill' Minnix in Dec 1950.
"Arthur C. Minnix, 37, truck driver, and Ina Lorraine Cook, 32, both of Jeffersonville, Rt. 2." Date of license.5,1 
Residence*1 Mar 1967 Ina Lorraine Love resided at Jeffersonville, Clark Co, IN, on 1 Mar 1967.6 
Residence19 Sep 1978 She resided at Jeffersonville, Clark Co, IN, on 19 Sep 1978.7 
Death*6 Mar 2012 Ina died on 6 Mar 2012 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co, IN, at age 94.
Funeral services for Lorraine "Lo" Minnix, 94, of Jeffersonville, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, at Scott Funeral Home's North Chapel, Jeffersonville, with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. She died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at her home.

She was born in Oak Hill, W. Va., a retired cashier from the U.S. Census Bureau and previously worked at I.C.I. America in Charlestown. She volunteered much of her life to charitable organizations, including the Empty Stocking Fund, the Community Kitchen and was later recognized by The Evening News as an outstanding citizen for all of her volunteer work. She was a very active member of the Clark County Democratic Party where she served as campaign manager for Jimmy Bottorff (past state representative) and Dean Marble. She was the past manager of Green Springs Mobile Home Park for 60 years and helped the residents any way possible to make their lives happy. She was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church, a charter member of one of the first 4-H clubs in America, a member of the Democratic Women's Club, a Kentucky Colonel, recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash Award and received the Special Deputy of Clark County Award from Michael L. Becher.

She is survived by her daughter, Candy Wilson, of Jeffersonville; a brother, Sen. Shirley Love and his wife, Audrey, of Oak Hill, W.Va; a sister, Margaret Painter, of Oak Hill, W.Va; granddaughter, Kelli McFarland and her husband, Mac, of Jeffersonville; grandson, Todd Wilson and his wife, Rebecca, of Jeffersonville; great-grandson, Zachary Brown, of Jeffersonville; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family, Esther Henderson, of Jeffersonville, Lea Ann Kuehl and her husband, Richard, of Carbondale, Ill., and Carey Davis and her husband, Chris, of Jeffersonville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Minnix; and her parents, Earl and Winona Love.8,9 
Burial*9 Mar 2012 Her body was interred on 9 Mar 2012 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co, IN, at Walnut Ridge Cem.9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVEarl Clinton Love, Winona Mae Hall, Earline Elizabeth Love and Ina Lorraine Love3
22 May 1930Bowlin, Fayette Co, WVEarl Clinton Love, Winona Mae Hall, Earline Elizabeth Love, Ina Lorraine Love, James Chappell Love III, Margaret Ann Love and Ruth Marie Love3
16 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lee Cook, Ina Lorraine Love and Agnes F. Cook3

Partners and Children
Marriage*17 Apr 1938 She married John Lee Cook at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1938.
Johnny Lee Cook, age 25, single, b. Kentucky, res. Salem, par. Richard & Annie, miner; Lorena Love, age 21, single, b. Salem, res. Salem, par. Earl & Nona; md by Ross Culpepper at Beckley.2 

Partners and Children
MarriageDec 1950 She married Arthur Charles 'Bill' Minnix in Dec 1950.
"Arthur C. Minnix, 37, truck driver, and Ina Lorraine Cook, 32, both of Jeffersonville, Rt. 2." Date of license.5,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S171] Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce., History of Fayette Co, WV 1993 (Oak Hill: Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1993),.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2719] "Marriage Licenses," Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal, Wednesday, 6 December 1950.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Winona M. Love, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Fri, 3 March 1967.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Arthur C. Minnix, Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal, Wednesday, 20 September 1978.
  8. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Ina Lorraine Minnix, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86347812/…, accessed April 2022.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Ina Lorraine Minnix, Jeffersonville (IN) News & Tribune, Tuesday, 6 March 2012, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86347812/…, accessed April 2022.