Ethel Hall worked for RG Dunn Cigar Factory
Ethel Hall, age 101, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 11:49 a.m. at the Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on April 3, 1920, in Magoffin County, Kentucky to Butler and Eva (Spradlin) Dale who preceded her in death. On March 25, 1961 Ethel married Woodrow Hall and he died on November 26, 1976.
Ethel retired from the RG Dunn Cigar Factory in Lima in June of 1977, after working for 26 years.
She is survived by a grandson, Steve King; a nephew, Tony (Sue) VanHoose; and four stepchildren: Dorothy, Bob, Kenny, and Eugene.
Ethel was preceded in death by her son, Donald King; two brothers: Joe Oliver Dale and Leonard Dale; two sisters: Ida Mekolites and Beatrice VanHoose; and a stepson, James.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger with Pastor Bill Prater officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Promedica Hospice Care 685 Delaware Avenue, Suite 300, Marion, Ohio 43302.
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