Karen Corley, age 76, of Philippi passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020. She was born on August 29, 1943 in Philippi to the late Vern L. and Ica (Bennett) Corley. She is survived by two daughters, Toni Cantrell and husband Steve of Chaptico, MD, Ellen “Robi” Thompson and husband Chris of Chaptico, MD fourContinue Reading
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Karen Corley, age 76, of Philippi passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020. She was born on August 29, 1943 in Philippi to the late Vern L. and Ica (Bennett) Corley. She is survived by two daughters, Toni Cantrell and husband Steve of Chaptico, MD, Ellen “Robi” Thompson and husband Chris of Chaptico, MD four grandchildren, Amber Cantrell, Austin Cantrell, Callen Thompson, and Carsen Thompson, great grandchild Ryder Trossbach.
She is also survived by two brothers, Robert Corley and wife Nina of Belington, Willis Corley and wife Aggie of Denton, KY, two sisters Connie Metheny of Milboro, VA, Marion Moore of Worthington, Sister-in-law Carmen Corley of Philippi, and many nieces, nephews and cousins
She is preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters, Vern Jr., Ernest, Milton, Richard, Larry, Mary Margaret Waller, Carol Holbert, Hilma Jean Corley, Mavis Thompson; brother-in-laws, Bob Metheny and Ronnie Moore.
She was a 1961 graduate of Philippi High School. She worked for Cafritz Memorial Hospital, Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Navy, FBI, Philippi Baptist Church, and the Philippi Senior Center. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday May 31, from 6-8 pm and on Monday June 1, from 8- 11 am. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am. Interment will follow in the Pitman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to James Barbour Chapter DAR c/o Diana Davide 475 Jonestown Mt. Liberty Rd. Philippi, WV 26416.
left a message on May 30, 2020:
Karen was my aunt, but being so close in age, she was more like my big sister. When I graduated from high school I went to Washington, DC to share an apartment with her. She helped me get my first job.
I will always cherish the very large family reunions we all had at the Corleys. Now I reflect on Revelation 21:4 which assures us that God will wipe out every tear and death will be no more.
Judith Delaney
left a message on May 30, 2020:
Sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. We were friends with Karen through our James Barbour DAR. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
“Mack” Mosesso, Kim, & Angie
left a message on May 29, 2020:
Karen and I were not only classmates at Philippi High School for four years but became friends. We had lots of laughs. She was a sweetheart and always had an answer to a question whether it was right or wrong. My husband and I were honored to be guests at her second wedding. We would like to extend our condolences to her family.
left a message on May 29, 2020:
Blessed to have shared a friendship with Karen since we were 5 yr old. A friendship that was strong, enduring, beautiful. I cherish memories of time spent with Karen. We enjoyed our summer “Road Trips” roaming through back roads of WV. While never lost...at times not sure where the road would lead.
Karen leaves a legacy time can’t erase, because she leaves it in the heart of the many lives she touched.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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