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1946
2017
Ethel Fay Phalen Moses, 71, of Thurman, Ohio passed away April 9th, 2017. She was born April 2nd, 1946 the daughter of the late Merle and Midge Phalen of Bancroft, WV. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Saunders, and a brother Merle F. Phalen; and in-laws, Clyde and Iris Moses.
Ethel was a 1964 graduate of Poca High School where she was a member of the marching band and played softball. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was a Christian that liked to share her faith with many, and was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Bancroft.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Douglas Moses Sr., of Thurman, Ohio; sons and daughter-in-laws, Douglas and Michelle Moses of Covington, Va., and Michael and Carolyn Moses of Lore City, OH.; granddaughters, Kelsey Brooke, and Sara Grace Moses of Covington, VA.; brother, Larry (Naomi) Phalen of Concord, NC; sisters, Carolyn McGrew of Winston Salem, NC; twin sister, Bertha Phalen of Bancroft, WV; sisters, Nena Phalen of Dunbar, WV, Tena (Charles Lynch) Dye of Charleston, WV; brother-in-law, Clyde Moses of Kenova, WV; sister in laws, Glenda (Arden) Perry, and Barbara Booth. Also surviving are 15 Nieces and 8 nephews and several cousins special friends and neighbors.
Graveside service will be noon Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, WV 25313 with Pastor Jeff Arthur officiating, and Pastor Hollis Walter giving the Eulogy. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 11am, Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.
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Doug Moses
April 2, 2023
I love and miss you Mom. Happy heavenly birthday!
Patty Talor
April 11, 2017
Rev.14:13 "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on: Yea, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." ♡ you all. Wish I could be there. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Bell
April 11, 2017
I'm sorry I can't be there for you, but I'm there in spirit. Love you guys so much and I am so sorry for your loss. We shall she her soon though.
April 11, 2017
Bertha and family. Pam and I are so sorry for your loss. Our church will remember your family in prayer. Jim and Pam Legg
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Suzanne Hillin
April 11, 2017
May light eternal shine upon her while her enduring love and God's presence comfort all those who remain.
Pat Riffle Marselle
April 11, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful person. She was a person of great encouragement when I needed it. Prayers go out to her husband and children and rest of her family. I know you are grieving but know Ethel loved her family and her faith carried her through
Dale Pauley
April 11, 2017
So sorry for your lose Doug. I know how hard it is to lose your Mom. Hope God will heal your pain soon.
April 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I will miss Ethel on face book. Prayers for her family and friends of Ethel's.
Kay Phalen Davis
April 11, 2017
So sorry for the loss of a sweet cousin. Heartfelt love and sympathy. Kay Phalen Davis and Don Davis
Buzz Blake
April 10, 2017
Doug ,So sorry to hear of Ethel passing.Holding you in our prayers. Buzz & Diane Blake.
Curtis Phalen
April 10, 2017
To the Phalen & Moses Family Please accept our deepest condolences in the passing of Ethel Moses. We are deeply saddened in hearing of the passing of Ethel Moses. May Our Lord comfort you all in this sad time.
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