Obituary of Jean Carden

CardenJean Jean McKinley Carden Jean Carden of Maplewood Drive, Bridgeport, WV died at her home Tuesday, May 1, 2007. She was born in Weston, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde and Blanche McKinley McKinley. She was married to John Dana Carden who Preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. M. W. Steele. Surviving Jean are a niece, Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Voelkl of Kettering,OH; a great nephew, Ted Voelkl and wife Susan of OH; a great niece, Carla Howley and children of OH and four cousins, Mary Ellen and Lynn Nehoda of Nitro, WV and Bill McKinley and wife Jo Ann and Elizabeth Mooney all of Weston. Jean was a graduate of Fairmont State College, attended WVWC, was involved in Upshur County Girl Scouts, was a past member of Upshur Co. Red Cross. She also worked tirelessly for many years for the Buckhannon Community Concert Association, was a Life Member of ST. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of the Buckhannon Arts Alliance and the Upshur County Historical Society. Jean worked with the Area Crippled Children’s Clinic co-sponsored by the Buckhannon Rotary and the State Dept. of Welfare. She was a proud member of the Emeritus Club of WVWC, P.E.O., D.A.R. Elizabeth Zane Chapter, American Assoc. of University Women, WV Hills Chapter of American Colonists and the Buckhannon Country Club. She served as Administrative Assistant to President Martin at WVWC and was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Weston. Visitation will be Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 1-2 PM at Poling St. Clair Funeral Home and the funeral service will follow with Dr. Herbert Coston officiating. Burial will follow in the Weston Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to West Virginia Wesleyan Scholarship Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St.Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Saturday, May 5, 2007 1-2 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Saturday, May 5, 2007 2 PM Funeral Home Burial Weston Masonic Cemetery