Charlotte Lucille Vanpelt Obituary (1923 - 2017)

Charlotte Lucille Lilly VanPelt, 94, of Clover Hill, passed away on May 5, 2017 at her daughter's home in Bridgewater. She was born on February 6, 1923 on the family homestead along Dry River at Clover Hill. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Moffett and Edna Eye Lilly. She went to Clover Hill School and Dunsmore Business College. She lived in Clover Hill her entire life and was a lifelong member of Clover Hill United Methodist Church where she was very active until her heath failed. She married Carl D. Lee, who died in combat during World War II after the Invasion of Omaha Beach. On November 27, 1947 she married Ward Early VanPelt, Jr. They bought the Gabe Long Farm where they raised cattle and had a dairy farm. She also ran the L&S Diner in Harrisonburg from 1965-1976 along with her husband. She also owned her family homestead that been in the family for over 100 years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, canning, working with livestock, and taking care of her family and friends. She was known for her wonderful meals, especially her homemade rolls. She has three children, Sally Kay Silman of Bridgewater, Charlotte Mae VanPelt and husband Junior Carlisle of Charles Town, West Virginia, Ward Early VanPelt, III and wife Sheila of Clover Hill; a grandson, Chris Carlisle and companion Mary Bauer of Charles Town, West Virginia; and a great granddaughter, Sage Hadley Carlisle. A private graveside service was held on May 6, 2017 at Clover Hill Cemetery, with Reverend David Burch officiating. Her daughter Sally and special friend, Ann Salyards sang "In the Garden" as a tribute to Lucille. Condolences may be sent for the VanPelt family to 200 Wildwood Drive, Bridgewater, Virginia 22812. Also, condolences may be left to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.