Obituary of Lillian Boatwright

WEST COLUMBIA - A graveside service for Lillian Boatwright, 86, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 17th, 2010, in Celestial Memorial Gardens. Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is assisting the family.Mrs. Boatwright, widow of Pierce L. Boatwright, died Thursday, October 14, 2010. Born in Chestertown, NY, she was a daughter of the late Preston Tyrel and Alta Burns Tyrel. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mrs. Boatwright had retired from Horseman Dolls.Surviving are her daughter, Carmella """Diane""" Thissell (Krenkel) of Warren, OH; sons, Urban """Butch""" Thissell of Baker Mills, NY, David Boatwright of West Columbia, and Dennis Boatwright of Lexington; sisters, Hilda Walker of Pottersville, NY, and Wanda Haynes of New York; brother, David Tyrel of North Creek, NY; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Family and friends may sign the on-line guest book at: www.thompsonsfuneral.com.