Smithfield- Louisa E. Pilkington, 96, formerly of Smithfield, passed away at 6:50 PM Tuesday October 9, 2018 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.
She was born March 13, 1922 at Cambridge, England the daughter of William V. and Elizabeth (Gray) Jaggers. She married Francis D. Pilkington on March 24, 1945. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ted, and one sister, Lillian. Survivors include two sons, John (Patricia) Pilkington of Crawfordville, FL; Victor (Marianne) Pilkington of St. David, one daughter, Kathy (Glen) Ensinger of Smithfield, six grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.
Louisa lived in Larne, Ireland during her younger years where she met her husband Francis during WW 2. She was a member of the Smithfield Nazarene Church where she sang in the church choir and taught Bible school. She was a Cub Scout leader and den mother, and had also served as president of the Smithfield PTA. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and playing cards, and had been very involved in activities at the Red Brick School.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba, with Reverend Dean Potts officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smithfield Nazarene Church or the Red Brick School in Smithfield. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com
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