Layunie Marie Nibert, age 88, of Gallipolis, died Tuesday morning February 18, 2003 at HOlzer Senior Care Center. Born September 20, 1914 in Salt Rock, WV. She was the daughter of the late Ora E. and Ida M. Porter Lucas. In addition to her parents she was preceded by 2 Children; Jennings Bias and Virginia Elliot Adrian, 2 Grandchildren, 2 Brothers, and 1 Sister.
Layunie retired from Holzer Medical Center in 1978 after working there for 21 1/2 years. She was a member of Addison Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by 7 Grandchildren: Jackie Sheets of Gallipolis; James (Vickie) Bias of Portland, OR; Judy (Robert) Beaver of Wheelersburg; Jerry Bias of Gallipolis; Joyce Sheppard of Gallipolis; Johnnie (Michelle) Elliot of Montana; and James (Vickie) Elliot of Fort Wayne, IN.; 21 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren; 2 Sisters: Ima (Floyd) Kingery of Bidwell and Leona Drummond of Gallipolis; 1 Brother: Vernon (Marie) Lucas of Gallipolis; 1 Daughter in law: Virginia Bias of Gallipolis; and several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday February 22, 2003 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home with Pastor Miles Trout officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 P.M.