Shirley Jean Swiger

Shirley Jean (Talkington) Swiger, 78, a resident of Philippi, closed her eyes and went home peacefully surrounded by family on March 30, 2022 Shirley was born on October 13, 1943 in Clemtown, WV, WV, to Bernard Talkington and Ruth (Haddix) Talkington. Shirley married Orwin Lee Swiger on December 9, 1959, Lee preceded her in death on June 14, 2019. Shirley is survived by three brothers Ed Talkington of Ohio, Robert Talkington and Roger Talkington both of Philippi, sister Bertha Lake of Clarksburg. Shirley is preceded in death by Bernard Talkington - father, Ruth Talkington - mother, also three sisters and brothers. Shirley is survived by her loving children Jeff Swiger and wife Kim of Philippi, Cindy Martin and husband Tom of Philippi, Scott Swiger and wife Jackie of Grafton who she made her home, Connie Hewitt and husband Pat of Virginia, Bill Swiger and wife Buff of Bridgeport, Lori Thomas and husband Chad of Bridgeport. 12 grandchildren, Amy Rice, Jamie Swiger, Travis and Tyra Martin, Brittany and Trevor Swiger, Kasey and Hunter Williams, Cody and Chelsea Swiger, Jordan and Jalen Miller. seven great grandchildren, Lily Rice, Wyatt and Landon Philips, Anniston Swiger, Kinsey, Kadience and Trey Brown. Shirley was a full time mother, homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, mow her grass, and tending to her flowers Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday April 2, from 4-8 pm and on Sunday April 3, from 8 am- 2 pm. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 pm with Pastor Mike Stottlemyer officiaiting. Interment will follow in the Clemtown Cemetery.