Willidene Mae Marsh
September 28, 1930 ~ May 21, 2019
Willidene Mae Marsh, age, 88, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at her home. Willidene was born September 28, 1930 in Moatsville, WV a daughter of the late Ernest Cleophus Marsh and Manda Margaret (Annon) Marsh Bolyard and step father Paul R. Bolyard. Surviving is
Sister, Wilma L. Stump and husband David of Marrietta, OH
Brother, Ernest Ray Marsh and wife Cathy of Given, WV
Aunt, Patricia True who she called her sister
Dear friend, Martha Gould
Granddaughters, Denise R. Jones Sublett and husband Scott of Philippi
Michelle D. Jones McElwain and husband Ricky of Keyser
Great Grandchildren, Emily Jade McElwain, Jarrod Thomas McElwain, Sawyer Jones Sublett and Elliott Graeme Sublett
Nephew Jason Marsh of Elkview
Niece, Stephanie Fontanella and husband PJ, of Lake Jackson, TX
Great nieces Cierra Wilson, Lillian, Ava, Fontanella and Evelyne Marsh
Having been preceded in death by her parents she was also preceded in death by her Soulmate and life partner Thomas K. Wolfe who passed away on February 7, 2008.
Willidene graduated as Valedictorian from Philippi High School with the class of 1948. She attended several banking courses and graduated from the WV School of Banking and WV Life Insurance.
Willidene worked at the Farmers Supply from 1948-1955, CIA, in Washington, DC from 1955-1957, Wolfe and Co. in Philippi from 1957 – 1970, and First National Bank in Philippi from 1970- 1996 at which time she happily retired.
Willidene loved to travel and has done so extensively, making several trips including those to Hong Kong, Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii. She enjoyed going out to eat, shopping, traveling, reading, making jewelry and sewing, and especially spending time with her family and friends.
Willidene loved the color blue and birds. She was a Methodist by faith and was a member of the Cross Roads United Methodist Church in Tacy but regularly attended Crim Memorial United Methodist Church in Philippi.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday May 24, from 4-8 pm and on Saturday May 25, from 8 am- 1 pm the service hour with Rev. Krysta Rexrode-Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in the Crossroads Cemetery at Tacy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com
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So sorry for your loss I remember her from the bank and at her mothers at Tacy she was so sweet.
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers for everyone in this wonderful family. When I think of Dean I see her radiant smile and remember she always had a hug for me. She was a wonderful mentor and friend when we worked together at First National Bank. We all have lost a precious treasure.
Willidene was a dear friend and neighbor.
I will miss you terribly. I will not cry for you as I know you are rejoicing in seeing your Mom, Tom and others. BUT, I will cry because I will miss you! The kitchen light will no longer burn!!
pray 4 family!! GB
Ray, Wilma, and Pat and families,
“So sorry about Dean.” She was a special lady. My prayers are with the family.
Willidene and Tom were dear friends of mine. I have known Willidene since I was a little girl when she would spend time at our house with my older sister Barbara. I will miss her.
A dear friend of my mom's and became one of mine I will truly miss her she will be missed
In memory of Willidene Mae Marsh, Debi grimm lit a candle
In memory of Willidene Mae Marsh, Judy Stewart Dadisman lit a candle
My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends for peace, strength, and comfort at this difficult time.
Ray, Wilma, and Pat, I have known all of you my whole life. I started first grade with Wilma. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her. She was special
In memory of Willidene Mae Marsh, Linda Haller lit a candle
My Condolence to family and friends of Willidene, she was a very special person I worked with her for many years, I would not want to work with a better person ,she will be missed.
I just learned of Dean's passing. She will be greatly missed by me. I was just thinking of calling her yesterday. How sad.
So sorry to hear of Willidene’s passing. She and I went to school together at Tacy. She will be missed by many.
Mack & family
This just breaks my heart. She was a wonderful person and enjoyed life to the fullest. I'm responsible for a lot of her jewelry stash! Her and Martha had so much fun looking at my beads, always looking for something new. She always bought several to give as gifts. I loved her and loved being around her, she was always happy and laughing. She will be missed by a lot of people, she sure loved her family & friends.
I am so saddened by Dean's death. She meant the world to me. She was a true friend in every sense of the word. I worked closely with her at First National Bank and even after I left the bank she and I would get together every so often to eat out and chat and share our experiences. She always exhibited a keen interest in whatever I did–my travels, my quilting, my family, and my life in general.
I miss her more than I can express. I know many others do as well.
It helps for me to know that I will see her again in heaven.
She was my friend.
Sending love and sympathy to Deanies family. So sorry Ray n Wilma. She was such a nice lady . Sincerely: an old friend..Connie Hershman Seli.
I didn't personally know her but I am sure my Mom did other family members. I have submitted her Obit to the CIA Office of Public Affairs for posting given her CIA employment from 1955-57