Athens Agnes Whitesel Wolfe, age 93 of Athens, passed on Wednesday February 28, 2024 at Kimes Nursing Home. Born in Gilmer County, WV on January 8, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ola E. and Eva Norris Whitesel.
A 1949 graduate of Ames-Bern High School, Agnes was a 65 year member of Athens Chapter #175 Order of Eastern Star. She served as the District Grand Matron in 1969 and as Past Worthy Matron of Minear Chapter 274 OES and Athens Chapter 175 OES. She was a member of the Canaanville United Methodist Church and traveled with Jan's Fans to Ohio University ball games.
Agnes is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Joe) Rader of Coolville and Kathy (Brian) McPherson of Jackson; a son, Randy (Susan) Wolfe of Athens; seven grandchildren and spouses, Amy (Kevin) Holbert, Holly (Scott) Russell, Jill (Todd) Brewer, Tara (Greg) Howell, Nick (Lauren) McPherson, Krista (Chris) Hehemann and Emily (Adam) Conley; and fourteen great grandchildren, Madison Koenig, Gabrielle Holbert, Gavin Howell, Ruby & Lydia Russell, Brandon Brewer, Nolan & Lena McPherson, Andrew, Kate & Luke Hehemann and Corinne, Carver & Addy Conley.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger E. Wolfe, in 2009, after 58 years of marriage; five sisters, Rhoda James, Macel James, Mary Whitesel, Eunice Messenger, and Eula Lynn; and three brothers, Leonard, Ernie and George Whitesel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Jim Lambert and Pastor Rick Seiter officiating. Burial will be in the Canaanville Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Eastern Star services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Agnes Wolfe
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