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Full of unstoppable energy, Barbara Sue was a Marshall University alumna, a special educator and advocate for autistic children, an avid crafter, and a supporter of the United Methodist Church. She loved family, beach trips, and exploring West Virginia's nooks and crannies.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Virden Hannah and Reverend Billy Cooper Shiley; and her siblings, Anna Marjorie "Marge" Starr, Walker "Bud" Hite Jr., Linda Mae Gould, and Otha Harold "Jiggs" Hite.
She is survived by her daughter, Raye Guy; sisters, Wanda Corder and Doris Long; and grandchildren, Ashley Guy and wife Jean, and Margaret Guy and husband Shaun Curtis; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great - grandchildren. She described her extended family to all as being "the best in the world."
Per her wishes, no service will be held. Donations in her memory may be made to the Autism Society of America or your local United Methodist Church.
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Kim Mayes
March 7, 2026
I was barbara hairstylist for many years in bville. I'm so sorry to the family. She had so much life in her. I've missed her.
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Brenda Tanner
March 7, 2026
I am so sorry to hear about Barbara´s passing. Her husband, the Rev. Billy Shiley married my husband and I, so we went to church together. I worked with her at Huntington East HS where she was an excellent autistic teacher. She loved her students and gave them opportunities most of them would not have had. She was a wonderful person! Condolences to her family.
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