Lucille Nash

Lucille Nash of Ironton passed away December 11, 2012 at her residence at the age of 87. She was born September 22, 1925, a daughter of the late Loren and Bertie (Oliver) Murphy. On April 22, 1993, she was united in marriage to Raymond Willard Nash, who survives. Also surviving are four children; Virginia and husband Daniel Higgins Sr. of Chesterfield, MO, Ann and husband Edward Criswell of Shreveport, LA, Frank Cognata Jr. of St. Louis, MO and Joan and husband Jeff McMullen of Wright City, MO. Also surviving are her two step-children; Norma Owens of Annapolis, MO and Gary and wife Alicia Nash of Middlebrook, MO, three sisters; Wilma Cobb of McLeansboro, IL, Violet LeMay of Herrin, IL, and Dorothy and husband Buddy Ragsdale of Rydal, GA, a sister-in-law, Grace Oliver of Herrin, IL, 9 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lucille was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Cognata Sr. and Roy Morgan, a brother, William "Shorty"...