Aug. 20, 1925 - May 18, 2009

Lucille D. Loving, 83, of Monroe, died May 18 in Corvallis, having reached the perfect amount of years.

She was born Aug. 20, 1925, in Camargo, Okla., to Rubin and Letha Davis Tuck.

Her hobbies were gardening, cooking, crossword puzzles and bird watching.

She married Albert Loving on April 11, 1946, in Beckley, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Michael A. Loving.

Survivors include a son, Joe Loving of Monroe; daughters Carrol Rodriguez of Corvallis, Luanne Loving of Springfield and Lorrie O'Hare, also of Monroe; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A small family gathering is planned for 1 p.m. May 31 at her residence. Her grandson David Newman will officiate.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Monroe Fire Department or Dial-A-Bus.

DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.