Seventh Generation

2908. William Levi LAIL was born on 17 May 1917 in Catawba County, North Carolina.²⁶⁶¹ He died on 7 September 1964 at the age of 47 in Catawba County, North Carolina. He was buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Conover, Catawba County, North Carolina.

William Levi LAIL and Ruby KELLER were married estimated 1941. Ruby KELLER was born on 12 July 1923 in Catawba County, North Carolina. She died on 30 April 2010 at the age of 86 in Catawba County, North Carolina. Her obituary appeared as follows: HICKORY - Ruby Keller Lail Herman went to be with her Lord on Friday, April, 30, 2010, with her loving family surrounding her. Ruby was born July 12, 1923, in Catawba County to the late Lester Keller and Bertha Lafone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Lail; her second husband, Elmer Ray Herman; sisters, Stella Eckard, Thelma Monteith and Vergie Sipe; and a brother, Bobby Joe Keller. She retired after 25 years at Catawba Valley Medical Center in the lab department, and then she continued serving as a hospital volunteer. She was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church and the XYZ Club. She also enjoyed being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was active at the Conover YMCA and enjoyed square dancing. Surviving are daughter, Linda Hedrick and husband, Paul, of Conover; a son, Danny Ray Lail of Newton; brother, Bill Keller of Conover; grandchildren, Michelle Simmons and husband, Rick, of Conover, Kristie Farwell and husband, Scott, of Raleigh, Angela Leatherman and husband, Nelson, of Catawba and Melissa Henry and husband, Steven, of Sherrills Ford; and great-grandchildren, Brandon, Cody and Logan Simmons, Mason and Emma Henry and Noah and Chloe Leatherman. The family will receive friends Monday, May 3, 2010, from 2 to 3:45 p.m. at Mount Zion Lutheran Church. The funeral service will be held Monday, May 3, at 4 p.m. at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Scott Bollinger officiating. The Crucifer will be great-grandson, Brandon Simmons. Pallbearers will be Bobby Poteat, Allen Keller, Rick Simmons, Cody Simmons, Harold Lineberger and Scott Farwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the XYZ Club. Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658 and Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 4420 County Home Road, Conover, N.C. 28613. The family wishes to extend their greatest appreciation to the nursing staff of Catawba Valley Medical Center's fifth floor for their loving care and support. Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [Published in Hickory Daily Record on May 2, 2010] She was buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Conover, Catawba County, North Carolina.