Leona Jean Marsh Parsons, West Virginia Obituary

Leona Jean Marsh

Leona Jean Moore Marsh, age 77 years, a resident of Parsons, WV departed this life early Saturday morning, January 16, 2021 at Mon Health Medical Center at Morgantown, WV following a short illness. She was born Friday, August 20, 1943 at Cavittsville, PA, a daughter of the late Briston O’Dell and Erna Jean Peddar Moore. On September 21, 1963, she was married to Jimmy Earnest Marsh, who preceded her in death July 7, 2007. Surviving are one son, Thomas Ray “Tom” Marsh and wife Michelle of Franklin, TN; one daughter, Rebecca Lynn “Becky” McDaniel of Morgantown; two brothers, Ron Moore and wife Julie of Springfield, VA, Roger Moore and wife Teresa of Philippi; six sisters, Jan Morgan of Philippi, Twila Matlick and husband Doward of Kasson, Mary Murray of Elkins, Catherine Lewis and husband Jim of Elkins, Donna Staggs and husband Terry of Morgantown, and Rhonda Dumire of Philippi; four grandchildren, Keri McDaniel, Jamie Wood, Grant Marsh, and Andrew Marsh; and one great granddaughter, Cataleya McDaniel; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins, also survive. She attended the one room schoolhouse at Valley Furnace and was a graduate of Belington High School. Following school, she moved to DC, worked at the Dept. of Human Services. She stopped working for a few years to raise her children. When the family moved to Georgia in the early 80’s, she returned to the workplace and started her career at the Veterans Administration Medical Clinic. She later worked for the VA in Clarksburg and finally at the VA clinic in Parsons, with over forty-one years of service. She loved her work with the Veterans. Leona grew up in Nestorville and Valley Furnace but spent a lot of time with her beloved Aunt Violet and Uncle Tom Tennant in Tucker County. She attended The First United Methodist Church of Parsons and the Parsons Church of the Nazarene. Leona enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and loved reading faith-based novels. She especially enjoyed large family gatherings at Christmas, Easter, and July. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM. Funeral Services will be Private. The Rev. William Brown and The Rev. Steve Morrow will officiate and interment will follow at the Pifer Mountain Cemetery at St. George, WV. As we continue to follow the CDC guidelines, social distancing and facial coverings will be required.
August 20, 1943 - January 16, 202108/20/194301/16/2021
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January 18, 2021
Karen Nutter
April 8, 2021
Ed and I totally love this woman. We know her through the Parsons Clinic. She has been missed so much! Karen and Eddie Nutter
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January 21, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Love Jeff, Wanda , Marissa, Nikki, Stan and Wyman
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Debbie Mason-Lucas
January 21, 2021
I knew Leona from working at the VA. She was a great person and so sweet. She will be sadly missed by everyone especially the veterans. I was so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all.
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January 20, 2021
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January 20, 2021
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DENNIS G CARPENTIER
January 20, 2021
I OFFER MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY= LEONA I AS A VETERAN AND FOR THALL THE YEARS YOU HELED ME AND ALL THE OTHER VETERANS AT THE TUCKER COUNTY VETERANS CBOC CLINIC THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE NO YOUR IN OUR LORDS HANDS MAY HE GIVE YOU A GREAT HOME IN HEAVEN = AME... Continue Reading
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HCA OPS council
January 20, 2021
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers.
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January 20, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Traci Price
January 20, 2021
Becky and Tommy, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have fond memories of her. Although it has been many years since I have seen her. When I think of your Mom, it is her warm inviting smile that I remember the most. You are all in my thoughts and prayers....
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Rebecca Nestor
January 19, 2021
So very sad to hear of Leona’s passing. What a great woman with a beautiful heart! She will be so missed by many who know and love her. Thoughts and prayers to her friends and family.
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