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Emma Smith

June 12, 1918 - November 27, 2014

Emma Pauline (Casto) Smith age 96 a resident of Mansfield Place and former resident of Jenny St. Philippi passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in United Hospital Center. She was born June 12, 1918 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Hoy and Addie (Callahan) Casto. She was twice married, first to Stuart A. Jack and secondly to Leslie D. Smith both who have preceded her in death. Surviving is,

Two daughters, Helen Lantz and husband Scott of Buckhannon
Kathryn McVicker and husband Mack of Philippi

One son, Stuart Edward Jack and wife Wanda of Philippi

One sister, Eleanor Miller of Buckhannon
One brother, Robert Casto and wife Eileen of Volga

Nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren

Ms. Smith was preceded in death by 8 siblings, Hersel Casto, Lucille Bailey, Charles Casto, William Casto, Kenneth Casto, Vera Overfield, Hazel Ward and an infant brother.

She was a waitress for Kines Restaurant, homemaker and cleaned houses
She was a member of the Barbour Co. Senior Center and Word of Life Church of God

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 2-8 pm and on Sunday, November 30 from 8 am-12:30 pm at which time Ms. Smith will be moved to Word of Life Church of God to lie in state from 1-2 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm with Pastor Joe Palmer officiating. Interment will follow in the Hampton Cemetery in Buckhannon.

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Emma Pauline (Casto) Smith age 96 a resident of Mansfield Place and former resident of Jenny St. Philippi passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in United Hospital Center. She was born June 12, 1918 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Hoy and Addie (Callahan) Casto. She was twice married, first to StuartContinue Reading

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Shelia Tenney left a message on November 30, 2014:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. She lived a long wonderful life. May your memories comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Tommy & Brenda Evix left a message on November 28, 2014:
Kathy, so sorry to hear about your loss of your mother, she was such a great person, and a wonderful friend, and neighbor. Emma was one of the first people we met when we moved to Philippi, she was such a good neighbor, and we loved her dearly, it will take some time Kathy for u especially around the holidays, like mom did, but i know God will b with u always, God bless u and your family, we love all of u, God bless u in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
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