Lulu Belle Hixenbaugh, age 84 of Fairmont, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont. She was born October 18, 1936 in Mannington, WV, a daughter of the late Howard Goodnight and Mildred Hayes Goodnight.
She is survived by 5 children, Thomas (Karen) Hixenbaugh of Barrackville, Stephen (Connie) Hixenbaugh of Bunners Ridge, Sheryl Hixenbaugh of Fairmont, Randy (Darla) Hixenbaugh of Fairmont, and Karen (Ralph) Ridenour of Farmington; 16 grandchild, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; 2 siblings, Sheila Goodnight of Mocksville, NC and Dean Goodnight of Mooresville, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Lulu Belle was preceded in death by her husband Thomas V. Hixenbaugh who died August 25, 2011; a daughter, Patricia Hixenbaugh: three brothers, Arthur, Glenn and Lindy Goodnight; and one sister, Nora Martin.
Lulu Belle was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially during the holidays. She also enjoyed going to yard sales and refurbishing and restoring furniture. She was a member of the Willow Tree Baptist Church.
A special Thank You is extended to the John Manchin Sr. Health Care staff and employees as well as the nurses and staff at Amedysis.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 11:00am to 12:00pm with funeral services beginning at 12:00pm with Pastor Bill Coon officiating. Interment will follow at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton, WV. As we continue to recognize attending services during the COVID-19 situation may not be in the best interest for some, please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home facebook page. Masks are now required for in-person attendance.
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I am so sorry. Loubell was a very special woman and she is going to be missed by her family, friends, and the community. She is leaving a big whole in everyone’s heart. Love and prayers to her family and friends. 💕💕
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Prayers for strength during this difficult time🙏🙏😊
Sorry to hear about Miss Lulu Belle. My condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family!
Darla I am so sorry to hear about your mother passing
"Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal"
I will be praying for your family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May you find peace in the memories you will forever have. Ginger. Jim, cody and family.
I was so sorry to hear about Lulu Belle’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady, always smiling. My prayers for the family. I am glad I had the privilege of helping care for her at John Manchin.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.