Edna Leah Strader

September 6, 1926 - December 6, 2019

Edna Leah Strader, age 93 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was born September 6, 1926 at Bolair, WV a daughter of the late Perry Blueford Harrison and the late Arlie Bell Shaver Harrison. On September 7, 1946 at Frenchton, WV she married George Nelson Strader who preceded her in death January 28, 2011. The Strader’s were married for nearly sixty five years. Surviving is one son, George Nelson Strader, Jr. and wife Paula of Elkins, two brothers, Lako Harrison and Calvin “Mick” Harrison both of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were one son, Willard Wayne Strader, a daughter, Jo Ann Bosely and siblings Bill, Clyde, Paul, Jerry, Burke, May, Markus and Junita. Mrs. Strader attended the schools of Webster County and was a homemaker. She was a devoted member of the Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church and enjoyed quilting and gardening. Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, December 12, 2019 from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jeremiah Jasper officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Edna Leah Strader. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.