Lillian Shepherd Dunnigan, 99, of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born in Midway, W.Va. and was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Mary Lilly Brammer; husbands, Maury Shepherd and Raymond Dunnigan; and her 11 siblings. Lillian spent most of her career at Hercules Powder Company working various jobs there from 1941 to 1974. She was the first female chief operator in the solvents area. She will be dearly missed by her children and their families. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Betty Shepherd of Radford; daughter and sons-in-law, Gwen and Gary Hughes of Fairlawn, and Lynn and Butch Jackson of Alabama; 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Graveside services will be private. The family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. Visitation Wednesday, January 18, 2017 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Mullins Funeral Home 120 West Main Street Radford,VA 24141 Private Burial