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Lura May Dellinger

F, #130321, b. 30 December 1884, d. 5 September 1959

Parents

FatherPhilip William Dellinger (b. 8 March 1855, d. 20 February 1954)
MotherLydia Alice McQuay (b. 1 September 1865, d. 29 May 1936)
Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Monroe Polk (b. 16 December 1881, d. 12 July 1964)

DaughterMarjorie L. Polk+ (b. 7 August 1905, d. 30 October 2005)
SonMarvin Leroy Polk+ (b. 26 May 1907, d. 6 November 1993)
SonMark Kendall Polk (b. 6 April 1910, d. 27 May 1979)
DaughterMarguerite Lydianna Polk+ (b. 25 July 1913, d. 30 November 2011)
SonMartin Ferdinand Polk+ (b. 1 January 1917, d. 6 February 1996)
SonJoseph Marshall Polk+ (b. 12 September 1920, d. 3 January 1994)
SonHarry Byrd Polk (b. 9 October 1925, d. 15 June 2001)

Biography

Lura May Dellinger was born on 30 December 1884 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 She married Joseph Monroe Polk, son of Ananias Polk and Mary Ann Hepner, in 1904. Lura May Dellinger died on 5 September 1959. She was buried in September 1959 in Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805562.
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Citations

  1. [S412] Ashby District, Dist. 106, sheet 9A, Dwelling 184, Family 200, 1920 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, Roll 1908, Book 2.

Joseph Monroe Polk

M, #130322, b. 16 December 1881, d. 12 July 1964

Parents

FatherAnanias Polk (b. 4 March 1847, d. 30 January 1920)
MotherMary Ann Hepner (b. 3 December 1845, d. 4 November 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lura May Dellinger (b. 30 December 1884, d. 5 September 1959)

DaughterMarjorie L. Polk+ (b. 7 August 1905, d. 30 October 2005)
SonMarvin Leroy Polk+ (b. 26 May 1907, d. 6 November 1993)
SonMark Kendall Polk (b. 6 April 1910, d. 27 May 1979)
DaughterMarguerite Lydianna Polk+ (b. 25 July 1913, d. 30 November 2011)
SonMartin Ferdinand Polk+ (b. 1 January 1917, d. 6 February 1996)
SonJoseph Marshall Polk+ (b. 12 September 1920, d. 3 January 1994)
SonHarry Byrd Polk (b. 9 October 1925, d. 15 June 2001)

Biography

Joseph Monroe Polk was born on 16 December 1881 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 He married Lura May Dellinger, daughter of Philip William Dellinger and Lydia Alice McQuay, in 1904. Joseph Monroe Polk died on 12 July 1964. He was buried in July 1964 in Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805529.
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Citations

  1. [S412] Ashby District, Dist. 106, sheet 9A, Dwelling 184, Family 200, 1920 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, Roll 1908, Book 2.

Marjorie L. Polk

F, #130323, b. 7 August 1905, d. 30 October 2005

Parents

FatherJoseph Monroe Polk (b. 16 December 1881, d. 12 July 1964)
MotherLura May Dellinger (b. 30 December 1884, d. 5 September 1959)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles W. Getz, Sr., (b. 12 March 1903, d. 30 May 1991)

SonCharles William Getz, Jr.

Biography

Marjorie L. Polk was born on 7 August 1905 in Conicville, Shenandoah Co., VA.1 She married Charles W. Getz, Sr.. She died on 30 October 2005 in Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Margie L. Polk Getz, 100, of Forestville, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Life Care Center in New Market, where she had lived for five years.

Mrs.Getz was born Aug. 7, 1905 in Conicville and was a daughter of the late Joseph M. Polk Sr. and Lura Dellinger Polk.

She graduated from Harrisonburg Normal School, now James Madison University and was a former schoolteacher in Shenandoah County. She was a member of Solomon's Lutheran Church in Forestville.

Her husband, Charles W. Getz Sr., preceded her in death May 30, 1991.

Survivors include a son, Charles W. 'C.W.' Getz Jr. of Quicksburg; a sister, Margauerite Tisinger of Tandem House in Woodstock; and three grandchildren.

Burial in the Solomon's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

At Mrs. Getz's request, the casket will remain closed at

the church following the service.

She was buried in November 2005 in Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #87526948.
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Citations

  1. [S412] Ashby District, Dist. 106, sheet 9A, Dwelling 184, Family 200, 1920 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, Roll 1908, Book 2.

Charles W. Getz, Sr.

M, #130324, b. 12 March 1903, d. 30 May 1991
Pedigree Link

Family: Marjorie L. Polk (b. 7 August 1905, d. 30 October 2005)

SonCharles William Getz, Jr.

Biography

Charles W. Getz, Sr., was born on 12 March 1903. He married Marjorie L. Polk, daughter of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Charles W. Getz, Sr., died on 30 May 1991. He was buried in June 1991 in Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #88922797.
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Robert Verlin Phillips

M, #130327, b. 5 December 1909, d. 7 September 1985
Pedigree Link

Family: Wilma Carlene Myers (b. 22 January 1915, d. 14 September 2004)

DaughterDorothy Catherine Phillips

Biography

Robert Verlin Phillips was born on 5 December 1909. He married Wilma Carlene Myers on 7 April 1934. He died on 7 September 1985. He was buried in September 1985 in Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #88922797.
Robert Verlin Phillips began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy.
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Wilma Carlene Myers

F, #130328, b. 22 January 1915, d. 14 September 2004
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Verlin Phillips (b. 5 December 1909, d. 7 September 1985)

DaughterDorothy Catherine Phillips

Biography

Wilma Carlene Myers was born on 22 January 1915. She married Robert Verlin Phillips on 7 April 1934. She died on 14 September 2004

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Wilma Carlene Myers Phillips, 89, of 1952 Shady Lane in New Market died Tuesday Sept. 14,2004, at her home following a brief illness.

Mrs, Phillips was born Jan. 22, 1915 in Forestville and was a daughter of Roy and Georgia Zirkle Myers.

She was postmaster in Forestville for 15 years and was a member of Solomon's Lutheran Church in Forestville.

On April 7, 1934, she married Robert V. Phillips Sr. who preceded her in death, Sept.7, 1985.

She is survived by two sons, Robert V. Phillips Jr. of New Market and Charles E. Phillips of Burke; two daughters, Dorothy Getz of Quicksburg and Mary Andrews of Woodbridge; a sister, Dorothy Swank of Linville; 12 grandchldren and 17 great grandchildren.

Burial at Solomon's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

She was buried in September 2004 in Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #56879587.
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Marvin Leroy Polk

M, #130329, b. 26 May 1907, d. 6 November 1993

Parents

FatherJoseph Monroe Polk (b. 16 December 1881, d. 12 July 1964)
MotherLura May Dellinger (b. 30 December 1884, d. 5 September 1959)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Estelle Hepner

SonMarvin Leroy Polk, Jr.+ (b. 4 October 1931, d. 4 April 1979)

Biography

Marvin Leroy Polk was born on 26 May 1907 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 He married Mary Estelle Hepner. He died on 6 November 1993. He was buried in November 1993 in Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #63902768.
Marvin Leroy Polk began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy.
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Citations

  1. [S412] Ashby District, Dist. 106, sheet 9A, Dwelling 184, Family 200, 1920 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, Roll 1908, Book 2.

Marvin Leroy Polk, Jr.

M, #130335, b. 4 October 1931, d. 4 April 1979

Parents

FatherMarvin Leroy Polk (b. 26 May 1907, d. 6 November 1993)
MotherMary Estelle Hepner
Pedigree Link

Family: Nancy Lee Proctor

SonMarvin Leroy Polk

Biography

Marvin Leroy Polk, Jr., was born on 4 October 1931. He married Nancy Lee Proctor, daughter of Verlin Russell Proctor, Sr., and Emma Irene Weatherholz, on 5 March 1955 in Shenandoah Co., VA. Marvin Leroy Polk, Jr., died on 4 April 1979. He was buried in April 1979 in Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #63902793.
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Emma Irene Weatherholz

F, #130337, b. 11 September 1892, d. 30 October 1980
Pedigree Link

Family: Verlin Russell Proctor, Sr., (b. 1 March 1889, d. 16 June 1948)

DaughterNancy Lee Proctor+

Biography

Emma Irene Weatherholz was born on 11 September 1892 in Shenandoah Co., VA. She married Verlin Russell Proctor, Sr.. She died on 30 October 1980 in Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA. She was buried in November 1980 in Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #138940898.
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Verlin Russell Proctor, Sr.

M, #130338, b. 1 March 1889, d. 16 June 1948
Pedigree Link

Family: Emma Irene Weatherholz (b. 11 September 1892, d. 30 October 1980)

DaughterNancy Lee Proctor+

Biography

Verlin Russell Proctor, Sr., was born on 1 March 1889 in Shenandoah Co., VA. He married Emma Irene Weatherholz. He died on 16 June 1948 in Shenandoah Co., VA. He was buried in June 1948 in Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #138940969.
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Mark Kendall Polk

M, #130339, b. 6 April 1910, d. 27 May 1979

Parents

FatherJoseph Monroe Polk (b. 16 December 1881, d. 12 July 1964)
MotherLura May Dellinger (b. 30 December 1884, d. 5 September 1959)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mark Kendall Polk was born on 6 April 1910 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 He married Gladys Ruth Kerlin, daughter of Mark C. Kerlin and Nettie Daisy Armentrout. Mark Kendall Polk died on 27 May 1979. He was buried in 1979 in Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805480.
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Citations

  1. [S412] Ashby District, Dist. 106, sheet 9A, Dwelling 184, Family 200, 1920 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, Roll 1908, Book 2.

Gladys Ruth Kerlin

F, #130340, b. 30 July 1909, d. 6 September 1999

Parents

FatherMark C. Kerlin (b. 1 August 1875, d. 12 March 1947)
MotherNettie Daisy Armentrout (b. 22 July 1878, d. 31 January 1961)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Gladys Ruth Kerlin was born on 30 July 1909. She married Mark Kendall Polk, son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Gladys Ruth Kerlin died on 6 September 1999 in Shenandoah Co., VA. She was buried in September 1999 in Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805459.
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Mark C. Kerlin

M, #130341, b. 1 August 1875, d. 12 March 1947
Pedigree Link

Family: Nettie Daisy Armentrout (b. 22 July 1878, d. 31 January 1961)

DaughterGladys Ruth Kerlin (b. 30 July 1909, d. 6 September 1999)

Biography

Mark C. Kerlin was born on 1 August 1875. He married Nettie Daisy Armentrout. He died on 12 March 1947. He was buried in March 1947 in Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #149484310.
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Nettie Daisy Armentrout

F, #130342, b. 22 July 1878, d. 31 January 1961
Pedigree Link

Family: Mark C. Kerlin (b. 1 August 1875, d. 12 March 1947)

DaughterGladys Ruth Kerlin (b. 30 July 1909, d. 6 September 1999)

Biography

Nettie Daisy Armentrout was born on 22 July 1878. She married Mark C. Kerlin. She died on 31 January 1961 in Harrisonburg, VA. She was buried in February 1961 in Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #149484269.
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Joseph Marshall Polk

M, #130343, b. 12 September 1920, d. 3 January 1994

Parents

FatherJoseph Monroe Polk (b. 16 December 1881, d. 12 July 1964)
MotherLura May Dellinger (b. 30 December 1884, d. 5 September 1959)
Pedigree Link

Family: Connie Lee Funkhouser (b. 24 May 1926, d. 20 May 2010)

DaughterSharon Polk+
DaughterGayle Polk+

Biography

Joseph Marshall Polk was born on 12 September 1920 in Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA. He married Connie Lee Funkhouser, daughter of Joseph Hickman Funkhouser and Mary Barb, on 25 September 1943 in Shenandoah Co., VA. Joseph Marshall Polk died on 3 January 1994 in Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA. He was cremated.
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Connie Lee Funkhouser

F, #130344, b. 24 May 1926, d. 20 May 2010

Parents

FatherJoseph Hickman Funkhouser
MotherMary Barb
Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Marshall Polk (b. 12 September 1920, d. 3 January 1994)

DaughterSharon Polk+
DaughterGayle Polk+

Biography

Connie Lee Funkhouser was born on 24 May 1926 in Macanie, Shenandoah Co., VA. She married Joseph Marshall Polk, son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger, on 25 September 1943 in Shenandoah Co., VA. Connie Lee Funkhouser died on 20 May 2010 in Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Connie Lee Funkhouser Polk, 83, of Mount Jackson, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Consulate Health Care of Woodstock.

Mrs. Polk was born May 24, 1926, in Macanie, daughter of the late Joseph Hickman and Mary Barb Funkhouser.

She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Mount Jackson and the Ladies Auxiliary of Massanutten Post No. 2447 VFW Edinburg.

Mrs. Polk was a former employee of Windsor Knit, Aileen Inc., and a baker at Shrine Mont.

She was married Sept. 25, 1943, to Joseph Marshall "Bill" Polk, who preceded her in death Jan. 3, 1994.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Polk Lear and husband, Scott, and Gayle Polk Wellard and husband, Stanley, all of Woodstock; a brother, Daniel S. Funkhouser of Portsmouth; five grandchildren, Kevin S. Lear and wife, Cara; Anissa D. Powers and husband, Matt; Joseph L. Lear and wife, Annette; Brandon J.P. Wellard and wife, Meghann; and Jessica A. Wellard; eight great-grandchildren, Darden and Kerington Lear, Aiden and Marshall Powers, Brian and Michael Lear and Ava and Lillian Wellard.

Memorial services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ with the Rev. Robert Harmon and Pastor Joseph Lear officiating.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 115, Mount Jackson, VA 22842, or Active Living Center, 510 Picadilly Street, Edinburg, VA 22824.

Cremation arrangements are by Dellinger Funeral Home in Mount Jackson.

Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA

May 21, 2010.

She was cremated.
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