Eunice Willis McLaughlin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Eunice Willis McLaughlin, 98, a lifelong resident of Elkins, WV, departed this life Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 in North Carolina where she had been residing with her son for the past three years. Mrs. McLaughlin was born January 6th, 1918 in Bemis, WV, a daughter of the late Leon and Gretia Willis. On June 27th, 1936, Eunice was united in marriage to Marion H. “Mac” McLaughlin who preceded her in death on July 16th, 1970. She is survived by a sister, Jane Quebbman from Corydon, IN, and a brother-in-law, George McLaughlin of Jasper, GA. Mrs. McLaughlin is survived by a son, Tom McLaughlin and his wife Sandra Kay of Walstonburg, NC, a daughter Jane Collett and her husband George of Beverly, WV, a daughter Harriet Nicely of Knoxville,TN, and a daughter-in-law Linda McLaughlin Swecker of Valley Head, WV. Eunice is survived by several grandchildren including Jeff McLaughlin and his wife Rose of Walstonburg, NC, Tammy Wild and husband Joe of Walstonburg, NC, Ralph Babble of Walstonburg, NC, Russ Collett and wife Sherri of Beverly, WV, Rick McLaughlin and wife Lisa of Marlinton, WV, Barbara Woody Coronado and husband Ben of Kingston, TN, Sharron Stuart and husband Chris of Charlestown, WV, Carrie Pitts and husband Lance of Knoxville, TN, and wife of the late Bruce McLaughlin, Diane McLaughlin. Mrs. McLaughlin is also survived by 18 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a son Richard “Dick” McLaughlin, a brother, Ronald Willis, a brother-in-law, Larry Quebbman, a son-in-law, Henry Nicely, a grandson, Bruce McLaughlin, a grandson-in-law, A.L. Woody, and two infant granddaughters, Amy Lee McLaughlin and Debra Ann Collett. Mrs. McLaughlin was a proud graduate of Elkins High School with the Class of 1936 and a devout Christian by faith and a member of the Howell Swamp Baptist Church of Walstonburg. She had previously been a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Elkins and the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Beverly. Mrs. McLaughlin was a living example of her faith. Eunice McLaughlin was very active and was a member of Eastern Star, CEOS of Elkins, Youth for Christ, Relay for Life and a Board of Directors member of the Mountain School in Elkins. Mrs. McLaughlin was proud to be an employee of Davis and Elkins College and retired from the institution in 1983. She also worked part time for Dr. Eugene Foster. Mrs. McLaughlin enjoyed cooking for her family on a regular basis, loved reading and studying her Bible daily. She came to love sailing with her son and daughter-in-law in North Carolina and made many friends on the water. She enjoyed learning and life to the fullest and made the most of every opportunity to learn, teach and be an example. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church near Beverly. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday from the church with Rev. Leon Brown officiating. As a cancer survivor of over 65 years, the family has requested that in lieu of flowers, any and all memorial contributions be provided to the Mt. Carmel Relay for Life Team, P. O. Box 164, Beverly, WV 26253 in memory of Mrs. McLaughlin. This announcement is a courtesy of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com or sent to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 164, Beverly, WV 26253.

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Eunice Willis McLaughlin

January 6, 1918 - January 13, 2016