Lyvonia Bunce, age 91, of Gallipolis died Thursday afternoon January 23, 2003 at her residence. Born February 5, 1911 in Springfield Township, Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Merch I. and Sara Ada Hoffman Clark. In May of 1936 she married Robert Shaver Bunce who preceded her along with a son, Dr. William Robert Bunce, and a foster brother Howard Hardway.
In 1929 Lyvonia started her career as a teacher, she taught in several area schools including Bidwell High School, Cheshire High School, and Kyger Creek High School. She later was a substitute teacher in all the area schools until her retirement in the late 1970's.
She was a member of Addison United Methodist Church, The Ohio Retired Teachers Association, The Gallia County Retired Teachers Association, and The Gallipolis Chapter Eastern Star #283.
She is survived by Special Friends: Richard and Ann Hardway Brown of Gallipolis, Carol and Howard McDougal McDaniel of Mason, W.V., and by many friends, neighbors, and former students.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday January 27, 2003 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home with Pastor Mary Syrus officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-9 P.M. Eastern Star services will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday at 8:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Addison United Methodist Church P.O. Box 15 Cheshire, Ohio 45620
