Isabella M. Stalnaker

September 25, 1941 - April 22, 2017

Isabella Marie Stalnaker, 75, entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 22, 2017. A native of Elkins, WV her entire life, Isabella was a beautiful, devoted wife, dedicated mother, and a friend to many. She enjoyed her family, making dolls, gardening and being active in the community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Women's Circle, the Garden Club, Elkins Women's Club, Davis & Elkins College Aide, and the Oriental Women's Shrine Group, and attended First United Methodist Church. She attended Coalton High School, in Coalton, WV and then married Charles Neil Stalnaker. For 60 years, this May, her marriage and family were her most treasured things in life. Survived by her husband, Neil, her son Morris Neil Stalnaker residing in Tokyo, Japan, and daughter Jacqueline Dawn Stalnaker residing in Birmingham, AL. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Ariana Stalnaker and Louis Stalnaker of Elkins, and Momochan Stalnaker of Tokyo, Japan and one sister, Gwen Ross of Ravenswood, WV. Proceeding Isabella in their eternal resting place are brothers Morris Garrison, Austin Garrison, Arnold Garrison and her sister, Shirley Hodges. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 29th from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dallas Forren and Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Entombment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Isabella Marie Stalnaker. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.