Britain, Lue Verne A.

Britain, Lue Verne A., 87, of Wren Drive, New Martinsville, died October 14, 2008, at home.

She was born January 5, 1921, in St. Paul, Minn., a daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Schmalz Wilkoske.

She was a member of the League of Women Voters, a homemaker, and a Lutheran by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. J. W. Britain; and a brother, Donald Wilkoske.

Survivors include two daughters, Robin Hoskins of New Martinsville, and Janet (Steve) Webber of Canton, Ill.; two sons, Jim Britain of New Martinsville and Donald (Carolyn) Britain of Houston, Texas; and three grandsons, Matthew Hoskins of New Martinsville, Stewart Michael, and Scott Michael, both of Illinois.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 751 Third Street, New Martinsville, where funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Alvin Schafer officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Journey Hospice, 314 S. Wells Street, Sistersville, WV 26175.

Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com.