Clarice Lee Spessert

Clarice Lee Spessert, age 77, a resident of Philippi, passed away Wednesday February 14, 2024 in the Broaddus Hospital Emergency Room. Clarice was born August 7, 1946 in Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Forrest Lee McCauley and Marie Edith (Shaw) McCauley.

Clarice moved to Philippi 12 years ago and previously lived in Baltimore MD, Albion MI, and Greenville NC. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Elkins, WV. Clarice enjoyed camping, fishing, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She also crocheted, knitted, working puzzle books, Jigsaw puzzles, and paint by numbers.

Surviving are children Charles Butch Corley Jr., and James Ray Corley; grandchildren Melody Valentina Corley and Jordan Douglas Corley; one sister Lula Mae Pingley; half brother Emery Joe Leary; half sisters Betty Leary and Marrian Leary; as well as many other nieces and cousins.

Clarice was preceded in death by her parents Forrest and Marie McCauley; husbands Alston Jay Spessert and Charles B. Corley Sr.; son Allen Lee Corley; half brother Johnny Leary; and half sister Evelyn Virginia Leary.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Tuesday February 27, from 6-8 pm. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 8 pm with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Flowers can be sent to the Wright Funeral Home or in lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.