Patricia Maxine TRUE
March 12, 1928 ~ February 19, 2024
Patricia Maxine Marsh True, age 95, a resident of Dogwood Street Philippi, WV passed away February 19, 2024, in Stonehaven Personal Care Home Belington, WV. Pat was born March 12, 1928, in Barbour County, daughter of the late Noble Marsh and Myrtle (Poling) Marsh. On December 29, 1949, she was untied in marriage to the late Robert “Buck” True who preceded her in death on July 10, 2016.
Surviving is one son: Robert “Bob” True Jr. and wife Kathy of Laurel Creek Road Moatsville.
One granddaughter Candice Stone and husband Jeff of Philippi.
Two great grandsons: Mitchell and Clayton Stone of Philippi.
Three sister in-laws: Wilda Moran of Century, Louise Ward of Century, June Marsh of Moatsville.
Several nieces and nephews that she dearly loved.
Pat was the last surviving member of her family and was preceded in death by grandson Clifford Noble True, two sisters Pauline Marsh Upton and Beatrice Marsh Ahner, two brothers Bernard Marsh and Cleophas Marsh, and one niece Willidene Marsh.
Pat was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School, Alderson Broaddus College, and received her master’s degree in Elementary Education from West Virginia University. Before becoming a teacher, she worked for the war department in Washington DC as a secretary. Pat taught 40 years in the Barbour County Schools as an elementary and middle school English teacher. She loved teaching and seeing the children learn.
Pat was a member of Crim Memorial United Methodist Church in Philippi. She enjoyed square dancing and clogging and listening to her husband Buck play the piano and sing.
She was the author of the book Memories of a One Room School. A member of the Eastern Stars, Barbour County Writers Workshop, County Education Association and Life Member of the Retired Teachers Organization.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Wednesday February 21, from 4-8 pm and on Thursday February 22, from 8 am – 1pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sam Haught officiating. Interment will follow in the Tacy Crossroads Cemetery.
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Pat was a loving person and wonderful teacher. I had her as my 5th grade teacher many years ago and have retained several fond memories of that year in her class. My deepest condolences to her family.
I was so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was not only a wonderful teacher who touched thousands of lives, but she was also a peach of a person. When we were still allowed to pick and call our own subs I always called Pat to sub for me in my classroom. I knew my students would get top notch instruction and also get the love and care they deserved. She taught with the same joy and enthusiasm with which she lived her life. Pat was always happy and smiling and treated everyone with kindness. On the last day she subbed for me she gave me a copy of the book she wrote about her life and teaching in a one room school house. She signed it and wrote me a note about friendship and thanked me for letting her sub in my classroom. I will cherish that book and note forever. It is I that am thankful that she subbed in my classroom and it is I that am thankful that our paths crossed and I can call her my friend.
Praying for Mrs. True’s family. I loved Mrs. True. She was my 6th grade ENGLISH teacher. I still know proper sentence structure because of her. I can still hear say “Now interrogative is a question. Rog rhymes with hog, and they both have a squiggly tail at the end.” TA-EYE-VA-AEE (if you know, you know) The lives touched by Mrs. True has made this world a better place.
Mrs. True was such a sweet lady! I remember her reading her book to us in elementary school. Luckily I found a copy to purchase. I’m so sorry for the family. She touched many hearts and left positive memories. ❤️
I was fortunate enough to know Mrs. True my entire life. She and Buck were fixtures of my Sunday mornings at Crim Memorial and then, when I reached middle school age, she was my teacher. I can still hear her voice and see her smile. She inspired my love of books and writing and encouraged me to be a teacher. I’ve always tried to remember how kind she was to everyone in her class and model
My behavior after that. Barbour County Schools was blessed to have had her in the classroom for so long. Her presence will be greatly missed, but her legacy will live on in the many students she taught.
I was fortunate enough to know Mrs. True my entire life. She and Buck were fixtures of my Sunday mornings at Crim Memorial and then, when I reached middle school age, she was my teacher. I can still hear her voice and see her smile. She inspired my love of books and writing and encouraged me to be a teacher. I’ve always tried to remember how kind she was to everyone in her class and model my behavior after that. Barbour County Schools was blessed to have had her in the classroom for so long. Her presence will be greatly missed, but her legacy will live on in the many students she taught.
In my first Education class at AB, we were assigned to observe a teacher. Pat was the assignment that I received. She was teaching at the old Jr High where Walgreens is. I could not imagine how one could ever be so enthusiastic doing a spelling lesson…. But she was and very much so at that! I was blessed to have been assigned to teach with Pat on the first team that I taught with at Philippi Elementary School. I learned so much teaching with her. Her way of teaching was wonderful… She taught to the need of every child. She loved every child… and she cared that they learned to the best of their abilities…. and she was always so very fair. She was not only a teaching mentor, but she was a friend. She and Buck attended our wedding in Pittsburgh. My daughter grew up calling her Aunt Pat. I will miss her immensely. She was a true friend. I have so many memories to remember and to treasure. My heart goes out to Bob, Kathy and family. Candace’s boys loved their GG. and so did I.
Sorry for your loss. Old neighbor. Your mother was my favorite teacher.
Dear Bobbie and family,
We are sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Her kind and gentle ways will always be remembered by us. Your whole family always come to mind, when we travel through the area!
So Sorry for your loss Candace. Praying for you and the family
My deepest sympathies to Mrs. True’s family. She was one of my favorite teachers & inspired me to write stories.
I met Mrs. True in March 2022 while my mother, Oneita Powers, was briefly a resident of Talbott’s Personal Care Home. What a sweet and kind lady she was. I SO enjoyed talking with her. From her stories, she had a full and exciting life. She made a lasting impression on our family. I was so sad to learn of her passing. Condolences to all her family and friends.