Angeline Margaret Skocik Light entered eternal rest Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born May 31, 1915, in Clarksburg, WV, the youngest of eleven children. Her parents, Ferdinand and Maria Skocik, were immigrants from Lipnicia, Slovakia, and preceded her in death. Though her life began in Clarksburg and Charleston, WV, for many years she resided in Covington, LaGrange, and Atlanta, GA. Her final years were spent in Mandeville, LA. She was a devoted wife and mother who was adored by her family. She was a devout and faithful servant of God. Angeline was married to Jack Light, who preceded her in death. After Jack's death, Angeline worked as a sales associate for Belk in Covington and LaGrange, then at Rich's Department Store in Atlanta until her retirement. In the next phase of her life she remained an influential and shining presence, who was actively interested and involved in the life of each member of the Light family. Angeline lived to the remarkable age of 102 years old, and upon becoming a centenarian, received congratulatory messages from the President of the United States, and Senators, U.S. Congressmen, and Governors, representing WV, GA, and LA. This was all punctuated with an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis. Jack and Angeline had a loving marriage and raised five children, A. Ronald Light (Elisabeth Pelligrino), Paul Light (Antoinette Petito) (both deceased); Margaret Light (William Long, Sr.) (deceased); John Light (Ann McIntire); Lawrence Light (Jo Ann Hughes). Angeline had 14 grandchildren, Jackie Jurkowski, Andrew Light, Jr., James Light, Paul Light, Jr., Antonia Light, Monica Long (deceased), William Long, III, Margaret Long, Rebecca Jordan, Dena Light, John Light, Jr. (deceased), Lawrence Light, Jr., Angela Ross and Andrew Light. Angeline had 20 great-grandchildren, Alexandra Duncan, Jennifer Jurkowski, Melos and Marika Light, Grace Sutherlin, Aiden Light, Declan and Mallory Light, baby Nelson expected early 2018, Jared, Zander and Kathryn Long (deceased); Thomas, Marlee, and Anna Brannon, Bryant Jordan, Shaan and Jack Schoonmaker, Madeleine and Connor Light. She had 2 great-great-grandchildren, Blayden Huff and Kinsley Brannon. She is also survived by loving nieces who continued to communicate with her until her death. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass at Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, GA, Saturday, January 6 2018, 12:00 pm, followed by a graveside service at Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, Covington, GA. A private visitation for family members is planned from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Friends of the family are invited to pay their respects between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.
Visitation
JAN
6.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Memorial Mass
JAN
6.
12:00 PM (EST)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014