Jean Graziani Meader

October 16, 1927 - September 28, 2017

Jean Graziani Meader, age 89 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Thursday evening, September 28, 2017 in the Pierpont Center at Fairmont, WV. She was born October 16, 1927 at Fairmont, a daughter of the late Valentine and Mary Bertina Graziani. She was thrice married, first to William Archie “Bid” Helmick who preceded her death, second to James W. Meader who also preceded her in death and later to Harold W. “Spider” Gardner who also preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, William “Jim” Helmick and wife Carole and James David Meader, all of Elkins and two step-daughters, JoAnn Helmick and Mary Gail Helmick, both of Ohio. Also surviving is one sister-in-law, Jo Ann Graziani of Elkins, grandchildren, Laura Ann Helmick of New Jersey, Brian J. Helmick and wife Beverly of Volga, WV and Melissa D. McCoy and husband John of Morgantown. Great grandchildren, Sierra D. Helmick Montanye and husband Taylor of Virginia, Bradley J. Helmick of Volga, WV, John Henry “Jack” McCoy and Cooper A. McCoy, both of Morgantown, WV also survive. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, D. J. “Don” Graziani and P. J. “Phil” Graziani and wife Lynn, one sister, Madeline Phillips and husband William. Jean was a homemaker and a member of the St. Brendan Catholic Church. Jean’s request for cremation will be honored and a private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 122 South High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501 in memory of Jean. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jean Graziani Meader. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.