Mary Louise Lusk

December 1, 1928 - November 18, 2020

Mary L. Lusk, 91, of Herndon, WV entered into Heaven’s gates Thursday, November 18, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House following a short illness. Mary was born in Yukon, WV on December 1, 1928. She was a graduate of Oceana High School. Mary was married to Roy D. Lusk on April 9, 1950. She enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, and cooking. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Violet Puckett; two brothers, Milton and Terry Puckett; two brother-in-law’s, Vaughn Toler and Mo Lawson; and by the love of her life, Roy D. Lusk. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sisters, Joan Lawson of Pulaski, VA and Anita Toler of Charleston, WV; sister-in-law, Verlie Puckett of Oceana; four children, Jean (Cobey) Mitchem of Cool Ridge, Marsha (John) Edwards of Mullens, Stephen (Susie) Lusk of Princeton, and Tim Lusk of Herndon; five grandchildren, Rick (Bobbie) Mitchem, Stephen (Kathleen) Edwards, Anna ( Jerry) Farley, Nicholas and Bailee Lusk; five great grandchildren, Jacob and Levi Summe, Sarah and Tyler Mitchem, and Alyssa Farley; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Due to Covid-19, private graveside services and burial will be Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Lusk Cemetery at the Lusk Settlement with Pastor Todd Weis officiating. The family would like to express a special thanks to their mom’s friend and caregiver, Brenda Reed. In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy may be made to the Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801. The family of Mary Lusk is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.