Lena LeRose

Mrs. Lena LeRose, also known as Mom, Noni, Aunt Lena, Aunt Deeny, and Noni Rose passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. She would not want you to mourn her, but to celebrate her love for God, her family, and for life. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carmella Lopez, her husband Louie, grandson "Baby Louie", her sisters Sarah Argento, Mary Cimino, Rosie Hall, Annie Eubanks, Reba White, and brothers Generine and Pete Lopez. Surviving to celebrate her life and her good example are her children Linda (Greg) Ayers, Larry (Susan) LeRose, LeAnn LeRose, her grandchildren Natalie Robertson, JoAnna (Adam) Shortt, Christopher (Melissa) Ayers, Domenick LeRose, Lindsey (Ray) Mitchell, Elizabeth (Eric) Adkins, Mark Ulbrich, Michael LeRose, and ten great grandchildren. They all were her pride and joy. Lena was born on August 22, 1925 in Boomer, WV. She graduated from Montgomery High School in 1944, and she married her sweetheart, Louie LeRose, on June 14, 1947. They resided in St. Albans. Lena was a member of St. Francis Church where she was secretary of the Legion of Mary, participated in the Evangelization Ministry and was a Eucharistic minister, taking communion to the sick and elderly. She served her community as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Auxiliary of VFW, and Women of the Moose International. Lena enjoyed being with her thoughtful friends, gardening, reading, cooking for her family, trips to the beach, and sitting on her patio. Church and family were the center of her life. Her favorite times were family gatherings with good Italian food. Her family would like to thank her caregivers: Amie, Corinne, Glenda ("Glendina"), Helen, Mallory, Susan L, Susan P, Tammy J, Tammy S and Vicky. Lena referred to these special people as her "guardian angels". Visitation is on Friday, September 23rd, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1023 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans from 4:30 - 6:30 pm with the holy rosary prayed at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, September 24th, at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Rev. Father Patrick M. McDonough officiating. A graveside service will follow at Montgomery Memorial Park in London, WV. In lieu of flowers, Lena's family requests that donations be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church or School. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or express condolences. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans is honored to serve the LeRose family.

Lena LeRose

August 22, 1925 - September 20, 2016