Lillie Mae Birch

Lillie Mae Birch, 100, a lifetime and oldest resident of Chincoteague, VA passed away on October 8, 2021 at Riverside Hospital in Onley, VA.

She was the daughter of the late Mollie Lunn and Asher Walker.

She was born at home and raised by her mother, Mollie Lunn and later by her aunt and uncle, Clara and Charlie Daisey. She had 2 brothers, Paul and Archie.

She attended Chincoteague High School and graduated at Grade 11 which was the highest at that time.

She married Arthur Birch on August 20, 1939. They were married 59 years until his death in 1998.

Over the years, she worked at Bernstein’s Shirt Factory, Tom’s Cove Campground and the housekeeping service at NASA Wallops.

She was presented a proclamation on 9/7/21 by the Chincoteague Mayor and Council celebrating her 100th birthday. She also received a plaque from the Accomack Board of Supervisors on 9/21/21 also celebrating her birthday.

She enjoyed traveling, getting together with friends and family, and reading her Bible. She enjoyed being a member of Union Baptist Church for many years and later at Island Baptist Church. She received numerous awards for attendance. She clearly loved her church and its members. Her faith in God earned her the respect and affection of people of all ages and from all walks of life.

She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Floyd and son, Ronnie Birch (Fran); 2 grandchildren, Sharon Johnson (Dino), Rhonda Matthews (Aaron) and Chuck Crist (Missy); 4 great grandchildren, Jessica Richardson, Derek Richardson, Todd Matthews and Lillie Matthews; and 2 great great grandchildren, Aiden Richardson and Jack Richardson, all of Chincoteague.

Funeral Services will be held on October 13, 2021 at 2PM with a viewing a hour before at Island Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, VA with Reverend Larry Lilly and Reverend Phil Benicoft officiating.

Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home on Chincoteague Island, VA. Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com

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