Wilda "Beo" Moats, age 93, a resident of N. Walnut St. Philippi passed away Saturday January 23, 2010 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1916, in Upshur County a daughter of the late Mathias J. "Sie" and Virginia Leah (Mitchell) Anderson. She was united in marriage March 19, 1938 to Truman Huffman Moats who preceded her in death on October 11, 2001. Surviving is; One daughter: Opal and husband Keith Cooper of Rt. 92 Belington
Five grandchildren: Anita and husband Roddy George, Darla and husband Dave Goff, Brian and wife Tonya Cooper, Kim and husband Jared Nestor, Jon and wife Toni Wright
Great grandchildren: Seth, Sylas, and Mazzie George, Mikala Goff, Cody and Katelyn Cooper, Marshall and Cade Nestor, Logan and Alexis Wright
Several Nieces and Nephews
Mrs. Moats was preceded in death by one daughter; Dorothy Wright, one grandson; Joseph John "Joey" Wright, one sister; Gertrude "Toots" Booth
Mrs. Moats was a homemaker, she enjoyed working in her flowers, quilting, cooking, and baking bread and pies.
Mrs. Moats attended the Grace Chapel United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Monday January 25, from 3-8 p.m. and on Tuesday January 26, from 8 a.m.- 1p.m. the service hour with Rev. Randy Simms officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of your choice.
Tuesday January 26, 2010, 1 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home
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Opal our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow…
Jon, your GRANDMOTHER surely was a GRANDLADY..I know that she will be sadly missed by the entire family.
God bless you ,your wife and two beautiful children…
So Sorry to hear of your lose. May God keep and comfort you in your time of sorrow. We are all here if you need anything at all.
Very sorry to here that Aunt Beo has passed away. She was such a sweet lady. We hadn't been able to visit lately because of illness, but she will be missed.God bless and keep you in you time of loss. Isaac & Jenny Moats
Opal and Family… so very sorry for the loss of your mother and my Aunt Beo. She was such a sweet and giving person. I will always cherish the memories of the old times I spent with her and all of your family. I always seemed spoiled when we come to visit. Wish I could have visited her more lately, but I have no way of going places and not able to go much either. Opal, you and the Family will be in my prayers during your time of sorrow. God Bless.
Roger, Toni, Jon So sorry to hear about your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Tia
I am so sorry for your loss, I it hard to losses your mother. My thought and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear about your Aunt Beo's passing. She was a very nice person. My heart goes out to the family.
Sue and Jake
So sorry to hear of Great Aunt Beo's passing. I didn't know her that well, but had always heard what a great lady she was. God Bless.
Opal & family, Our dearest Aunt Beo will be dearly missed. Our prayers and blessings will be with you all in the coming days.I know Aunt Beo and Uncle Truman are holding hands in heaven reunited once again. God Bless, and May you find peace in your hearts. Lori (aka Punkin ,Butch's and Mary's daughter)
My sympathies to the entire family – especailly a co-worker Brian.