Evelyn Straley Dean Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Evelyn Straley Dean, age 85 years, a resident of the Blue Rock community near Mill Creek, passed away at 5:40 pm Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. She was born March 6, 1931 at Copen, Braxton County, WV a daughter of the late Hayward Allen and Virgie Evans Straley. On August 6, 1951 at Maryland, she was married to Gerald Lee Dean who preceded her in death December 28, 1990. She is survived by one sister, Dorcus Arbogast of Elkins, a sister-in-law, Roydetta Cutright and husband Butch of North Carolina, several nieces, a nephew and several cousins, including two special cousins, Vonda Straley and Mike Evans. Also preceding her in death was a brother-in-law, Victor Arbogast. Evelyn was a graduate of Burnsville High School and along with her husband Gerald owned and operated Dean’s Texaco at Mill Creek for over thirty six years. Evelyn loved the outdoors, especially the beautiful sunrises and her flower gardens at her home at Blue Rock. She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church at Copen, WV. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, August 19th from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Eddie Kyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice in memory of Mrs. Dean. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Evelyn Straley Dean. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

Tributes

Evelyn Straley Dean

March 6, 1931 - August 15, 2016