Patricia “Pat” Maxine True

Patricia Maxine Marsh True, age 95, a resident of Dogwood Street Philippi, WV passed away February 19, 2024, in Stonehaven Personal Care Home Belington, WV. Pat was born March 12, 1928, in Barbour County, daughter of the late Noble Marsh and Myrtle (Poling) Marsh. On December 29, 1949, she was untied in marriage to the late Robert “Buck” True who preceded her in death on July 10, 2016.
Surviving is one son: Robert “Bob” True Jr. and wife Kathy of Laurel Creek Road Moatsville.
One granddaughter Candice Stone and husband Jeff of Philippi.
Two great grandsons: Mitchell and Clayton Stone of Philippi.
Three sister in-laws: Wilda Moran of Century, Louise Ward of Century, June Marsh of Moatsville.
Several nieces and nephews that she dearly loved.
Pat was the last surviving member of her family and was preceded in death by grandson Clifford Noble True, two sisters Pauline Marsh Upton and Beatrice Marsh Ahner, two brothers Bernard Marsh and Cleophas Marsh, and one niece Willidene Marsh.
Pat was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School, Alderson Broaddus College, and received her master’s degree in Elementary Education from West Virginia University. Before becoming a teacher, she worked for the war department in Washington DC as a secretary. Pat taught 40 years in the Barbour County Schools as an elementary and middle school English teacher. She loved teaching and seeing the children learn.
Pat was a member of Crim Memorial United Methodist Church in Philippi. She enjoyed square dancing and clogging and listening to her husband Buck play the piano and sing.
She was the author of the book Memories of a One Room School. A member of the Eastern Stars, Barbour County Writers Workshop, County Education Association and Life Member of the Retired Teachers Organization.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Wednesday February 21, from 4-8 pm and on Thursday February 22, from 8 am – 1pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sam Haught officiating. Interment will follow in the Tacy Crossroads Cemetery.