JoAnn McNeely Shumate

1929 - 2015

JoAnn McNeely Shumate

1929 - 2015

BORN

1929

DIED

2015

JoAnn Shumate Obituary

Published by Bennett Funeral Home from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2015.
JoAnn McNeely Shumate, 85, of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully April 10, 2015 after a brief illness. Born August 13, 1929 in Whitesville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ernie McNeely. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wilford W. Shumate, two daughters, Debrah Gray (Bill) of Richmond, Virginia, and Tracy Salango (Jim) of Beckley, five grandchildren, John Gray, Amanda Cline, Melanie Gray, Robert Carman, Michael Carman and nine great grandchildren, as well as many devoted nieces and nephews. After training in Huntington, she worked as a beautician in Mullens and Beckley and owned KayLynn Beauty Shop. Upon retiring she devoted her time to family, church and community including the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, VA...

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