Charlene Kaye Wilmoth Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charlene Kaye Wilmoth of the Gilman Community, Elkins died early in the morning on March 8, 2016 at Colonial Place in Elkins, WV. Her husband, Ralph, was by her side. Mrs. Wilmoth was born June 2, 1930 in Newburg, WV, a daughter of the late H. Strader Phares and Lena Meadows Phares. On September 1, 1948 in Elkins she married Ralph Eugene Wilmoth, a devoted husband of 67 years, who survives in Elkins. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George (Pamela Kaye) Suiter of Williamsburg, VA, Mrs. Ross (Patricia Faye) Heisman of Annapolis, MD, two sons, Philip Marc and wife Cathy of Fairmont, and Paul Michael and wife Cheryl of Fairmont. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren: Laurel (Suiter) Henshaw and husband Graham (their children Madelynne, Emerson, and Hannah), Erin Suiter, Whitt Suiter, Evan Heisman and wife Morgan, Rachel Heisman, Andrew Wilmoth, Matthew Wilmoth, Gregory Wilmoth and wife Brittany, Sarah Wilmoth, and Emily Wilmoth. Also surviving is a sister, Tessie Northrup of Seaford, Delaware and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Mrs. Wilmoth in death were two sisters, Fara Beth Phares and Joan James, and two brothers, K. Marc Phares and Strader W. Phares. Mrs. Wilmoth was a 1948 graduate of Elkins High School. She was a homemaker, a former 4-H Leader, and a Cub Scout and Brownie Scout leader. Through the years she was also active in the P.T.A, the Band Auxiliary, the Elkins Woman’s Club, College Aid, Meals on Wheels, the EHS Alumni, the Davis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and P.E.O. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church since 1942, and a member of Circle 5 of the United Methodist Women. “Grabby” Wilmoth was most happy when surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoying family vacations, holidays, and special occasions, and when traveling with Ralph to many beautiful locations. The Wilmoth Family would like to thank Barbara Carr for the loving care she provided to Kaye for the last several years. We would also like to thank the staff at Colonial Place for their compassionate care the last several months, and Mountain Hospice for their care in her final days. Family and friends may pay their respects on Friday March 11th from 5-7 pm and Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 11am to 12pm at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A memorial service, with Rev. Dallas Forren officiating, will be held at noon Saturday from the funeral home chapel with interment to follow at the Elkins Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Mrs. Wilmoth. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Charlene Kaye Wilmoth. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Charlene Kaye Wilmoth

June 2, 1930 - March 8, 2016