Elizabeth Cannaday

Elizabeth (Straughan) Cannaday, age 92, a resident of Mansfield Place and a former resident of Rt. 4 Sand Run Rd. Philippi, passed away April 19, 2010 in the United Hospital Center. She was born November 28, 1917 in Longacre, WV a daughter of the late John Webster and Willa (Coleman) Mason. Elizabeth was twice married first on July 17, 1934 to Paul Garner Straughan who preceded her in death October 10, 1962 and second on April 23, 1965 to Wilbur M. Cannaday who preceded her in death on July 22, 2001.

Surviving is: One son, Gary Straughan of 4-H Rd. Philippi

Former daughter-in-law, Janet Straughan of 4-H Rd. Philippi

Two nephews: Brian Allen Pell of Sistersville, WV
Shirley Edward Pell of Ft. Worth, TX

Four grandchildren: Kimberly Phillips, Vicki Straughan, Amy Straughan, John Paul Straughan

Five great grandchildren: Jerry and Samantha Straughan, Ethen Crites, Hope Willhoit, Amber Phillips

Elizabeth was preceded in death by one daughter: Judith Merle Barker, one grandson: John Michael Barker, and one sister: Margaret Pell

She worked as a secretary for Cannaday Mining Repair and was a homemaker, she was an avid bowler, and enjoyed fishing, ceramics, and sewing. Elizabeth was a member of the Philippi Baptist Church.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Wednesday April 21, from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday April 22 from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. the service hour with Rev. Jon Villers officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com

Thursday April 22, 2010, 1 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home
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