Lucille Klemm

Lucille Violet Klemm, 87, of Locust Grove, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Locust Grove. She was born on January 24, 1929 in Garfield, New Jersey; the daughter of Carl Klemm and Edith (Robbins) Klemm. Lucille worked at Putman Publishing in the mail room for many years in New Jersey. She has lived in the area for 8 years, coming from the New Jersey area. Lucille loved to go to the casinos, she enjoyed going to Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and in more recent years, Siloam Springs Casino. She was known as the "Jersey Cowgirl," always wearing her jeans, boots, and cowgirl hat. In her later years, she looked forward to playing on facebook, watching westerns and working jigsaw puzzles. She leaves behind many wonderful memories and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

No formal services are planned at this time. To leave her family a message, please visit her Book of Memories at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service.

Lucille is survived by her niece, Brenda Silberzahn and husband Kenneth of Locust Grove, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Edith Klemm; 1 brother, Carl Klemm; 1 sister, Virgina Garrison and 3 nephews.