Lucille Amalett Thompson Wainio passes away

Lucille M. Amalett Thompson Wainio, sister of the late Nellie Amalett, Class of 1946, passed away Saturday, April 18.

Lucille Amalett Thompson Wainio

Lucille was born in Everson to Larry Amalett and Phyllis Manuel Amatlett. Phyllis was a sister of the mother of Frank Franze, in my Class of 1950, who lives in Slidell, Louisiana.

Frank also added, after my inquiry, about the Everson family that gave the community its name:

“There was a farmer who lived in Coons run just past the left turn at Manley Chapel Church. His name was Hershal Everson. He and his wife owned a farm there.

“I don't know if they children or not. I don't recall meeting any children. My father and uncles were very good friends with Hershal.”

“There was another Everson, Harry. He was the speed demon of Marion County. The sheriff was always chasing him.

“Once I witnessed a chase where a roadblock was set just past where the turnoff to the Everson golf course is now. There the road turns to the left and goes downhill.

“We were following behind. Harry saw the roadblock, climbed the bank and came down behind the police cars, which were pointed at him, and left the country. We were stopped about 30 minutes while they sorted the cars.

“He was related to the Melton family. Nellie Melton was an Everson. Old Miss Everson lived to be near plus or minus 100 years old.”

That’s quite a history lesson, Frank. Thanks.
 
Barbara Melton Earl, Class of 1978, who lives in Wadestown today but grew up in Everson, added:

·         “Nellie Melton was my grandmother. Our family was great friends with the Amaletts. I babysat for Teresa and Nellie Amalett would stay with my family every New Year’s Eve. I have great memories of the whole family."

Lucille's obituary:

Lucille M. Amalett Thompson Wainio

April 07, 1930 - April 18, 2020

Lucille M. Amalett Thompson Wainio, 90, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. She was born in Everson, WV on April 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Larry Amalett and Phyllis Manuel Amalett.

Lucille retired from Phillips/Westinghouse after 42 years of service. She and her husband were members of a band called the Melody Makers who played at churches, fairs, and nursing homes. She played piano and was a choir director. She loved to entertain, cook, and shop for others. She was a wonderful grandma.

Lucille was married to James L. Thompson and had two daughters, Patricia Ann Carriero and her husband Robert of Florida and Debera Kay Stottlemire and her husband Ronald of Fairmont; she was married to Albert William Wainio for 40 years and is survived by three step-daughters, Nancy Palen and her husband William of PA, Joyce Nelson of Florida, and Alice Parsons and her husband Darren of CA. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and great grandchildren; and her brother, Joseph A. Amelett of AZ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert William Wainio; and her siblings, Nellie Amalett, Mary Ann Amalett, Teresa Savage, and identical twin sister, Kathryn Saunders.

The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue in Fairmont, on Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, April 24, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Sabrina Haught officiating. Interment will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Enterprise. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com .