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RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Barbara Sue (Mullins) Gatrell, 61, of Ravenswood, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family following an extended illness.
She was born May 25, 1952, in Charleston, W.Va., the daughter of the late William Ray and Locie Bay (White) Mullins. Her husband, Gregory Morgan "Taco" Gatrell, infant sister Caroline and infant brother Danny also preceded her in death.
She was a former employee of the West Virginia Department of Education and a retired administrative assistant for Rio Grande University. Barbara was a member and keyboard player for the Restoration Fellowship Church in Pomeroy, Ohio.
Survivors include her sons Matthew S. Gatrell and Stephanie, of Letart, and Jeremy R. Gatrell, of Ravenswood; grandchildren Colton Shane Gatrell and Riayn Fetty; brothers Earshel Carl (Kathryn) Mullins, of Diamond, Ohio, Kenneth Ray (Sue) Mullins, of Doylestown, Ohio, and Clinton "Gene" (Nancy) and David A. (Ilona) Mullins, both of Ravenswood; sisters Faye (Jim) Smith and Violet (Edwin) Flinn, both of Ravenswood, Helen (C.G.) Marler, of King, N.C., and Georgena Kosmo, of Westerville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and her special dogs, Little Bit and Bella.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kelli Cawley and the staff of Hospice Care.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Casto Funeral Home in Ravenswood, with pastors and special friends Pete and Brenda Barnhart officiating. Burial will follow in Independence Cemetery in Sandyville, W.Va. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at the funeral home.
Email condolences may be sent to [email protected].
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To Matt and Jeremy, I worked for your Dad at Taco Grande. Let me express my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Your mom was a great woman. Keeping you in my heart and in my prayers during this tough time. Love and prayers, Kathy Roberts Smith
February 18, 2014
In memory of Barbara Gatrell . Will be missed but will always be remembered in our hearts. We love you.
shari mullins
February 16, 2014
To all of Barbs loving family, my thought and prayers are with you all..you traveled and learned with Barb on her journey. What a great family she had supporting her to the end..Bless you all.
Milt & Mary Lou Mullins Brown
February 16, 2014
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