Obituary of Stella Mae Wamsley

WamsleyStella Stella Mae Wamsley Stella Mae Wamsley, age 90, of Buckhannon, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2008 at Colonial Place in Elkins, WV. She was born October 18, 1917 in Czar, WV, a daughter of the late Wilson Okey and Nellie Rela Bailey Koon. On December 16, 1939 she married Simon L. Wamsley who preceded her in death on March 18, 2003. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Nola Ann Wamsley and three brothers, Orvie, Denver and Vernon Koon. She is survived by one daughter, Yvonnda Tenney and husband Charles of Buckhannon; three sons, Larry Wamsley and wife Corrine, Rev. Marvin Wamsley and wife Connie and Chet Wamsley and wife Kay all of Buckhannon; two granddaughters, Lesa Tenney of NY and Deann Maness of NC; three grandsons, David Wamsley and wife Maranda, Tyler Wamsley and Ryan Wamsley all of Buckhannon; one great-grandson, Christopher Logan Wamsley of Buckhannon and four brothers, Claudie Koon and wife Bessie, Richard Koon and wife Betty all of Buckhannon, Stanley Koon and wife Ina Rose of Mill Creek, WV and Dallas Koon and wife Millie of Florida. Mrs. Wamsley was a homemaker, a member of the NRA, a member of the Tennerton United Methodist Church of Buckhannon and had been a faithful Christian since the age of 13. She was an avid hunter and gardener. Her family was most precious to her. Friends will be received at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM the funeral hour with the Rev. Marvin Wamsley officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Upshur Co. Parish House/Cross Lines at 68 College Ave., Buckhannon, WV 26201 or The Alzheimer’s Assoc. or your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Tuesday, June 17, 2008 1:00 PM Funeral Home Burial Heavner Cemetery