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Obituary of Emily Shaver
Emily Carol Shaver age 89, a resident of Rt. 5 Buckhannon, and a former resident of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday July 11, 2009 in Mansfield Place of Broaddus Hospital following an extended illness. She was born September 6, 1919 in Fairview, WV a daughter of the late Eber and Rebecca (Collins) Price. She was united in marriage on December 24, 1937 to Lt. William Paul Shaver who preceded her in death May 2, 2002. Surviving is
two daughters; Judy and husband Roy Bush of Rt. 5 Buckhannon
Jerry Sue and husband Avon Cox of Vienna, WV
two sons; Jim and wife Pat Shaver of The Village, FL
Joe and wife Debbie Shaver of Buckhannon
23 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 5 great -great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Melinda Shaver.
Mrs. Shaver lived in Marion, Lincoln, Gilmer and Wood Counties, and moved to Upshur County following her husband's retirement. She will be greatly missed by her special friend Slyvia Haddix, who helped with her care. Next to her family, she loved Southern Gospel music, having sung with the "Stoffman Quartette" for many years.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi, WV on Monday July 13, from 5-8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday July 14, from 8-11:00 a.m. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Westfall, Rev Holly Hoover, and Pastor Lester Boylan officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.
Wright Funeral Home Services.