Lilith Juanita Romig, 95, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2016, in Plumas Lake, California. She was born on October 29, 1920, to Byard and Ailsie Hunter, in Green Ridge, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Alfred O. Romig. Also, preceding her in death was ten of her siblings. Survivors include one sister, Erma Lee Brown of Kansas; Additional survivors include her son, Keith Edward Romig of Plumas Lake, California; nephew, Rouel Rothenberger, Jr. and wife, Cheryl, of Azle, Texas; grandchildren, Chad Romig and his wife, Nicolette, of Rocklin, California; Slade Romig and wife, Heather, of Roseville, California; Trey Rothenberger and wife, Kristi, of Kingwood; and Shane Rothenberger and wife, Deneise, of Fort Worth; and three great-granddaughters, five great-grandsons, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Gary Rothenberger, Sr., David Hunter, Byard Earl Hunter, David Wharton, Brian Mitchell, and James Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Jim Stansel and Trey Rothenberger.
Lilith and Alfred were married and moved to Winnie in 1938 and later worked as grocers in Devers. In 1953, they moved to China and there managed Benoit’s Grocery Store until they retired in 1981. They were very active in the China United Methodist Church. After Alfred’s passing, Lilith moved in 1995 to Rocklin, California, to live with her son.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to China United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 8, China, Texas 77613.
A gathering of Mrs. Romig’s family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m. with her funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
