Mildred A. Metheny

September 5, 1926 - December 13, 2018

Mildred A. Metheny of Elkins, West Virginia departed this life on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Colonial Place. A resident of Elkins, WV, she was born September 5, 1926 in Elkins. She was the daughter and only child of Mack and Nellie Gumm Coffman. On March 28, 1946, she married Gerald H. Metheny, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Jerry M. Metheny, D. D. S. and wife Martha Ratliff Metheny of Elkins, three granddaughters, Ryann Lee Metheny Phillips and husband, Chris Phillips of Fairmont, WV, LCDR Chelsea Elizabeth Metheny and husband Reginald Badua of San Diego, CA and Sydney Michael Metheny West and husband Kyle West of Elkins. Also surviving are two great grandchildren, Leyland Elizabeth Phillips and Parker Michael Phillips of Fairmont. Mildred graduated from Elkins High School in 1945. She was a member of the Emma Scott Garden Club and the First Baptist Church of Elkins. A homemaker, she enjoyed growing and arranging flowers and cooking. Her favorite activity was spending time with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday December 16, 2018 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM, the funeral hour. Rev. Linda Roberts and Pastor L. Scott Hamby will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman, WV. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the First Baptist Church, 412 Randolph Avenue. Elkins, WV 26241 or to the charity of your choice. The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mildred A. Metheny. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.