Jean Evelyn McVey
1935 - 2015
Jean Evelyn McVey
1935 - 2015
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BORN
1935
DIED
2015
Jean McVey Obituary
Jean was born June 27, 1935 in Parkersburg, WV to Harry and Leona {Joy} Wells.
She married Reverend Amos B. McVey in 1953 and he passed away on February 26, 1996.
Jean had worked at Dil's Brothers and Cardinal Foodland in Elizabeth, WV before she retired. She was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Women's Group and Pisgah United Methodist Church. She loved taking care of people after her retirement and would sit and visit with people in the community.
Jean will be deeply missed by daughters; Diana (Lou) Veatch, Dinah (Robert) Tebay, son; Tony (Lisa) McVey, grandchildren; Chad Ruble, Tammy Catt, Ashley Porto, Nikki, Natalie & Austin McVey, 5 great-grandchildren, brothers; Avery and Truman Wells and sister; Pauline Murphy.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Reverend Amos B. McVey of 43 years and brothers Floyd and Denzil Wells.
Visitation will be Friday, October 9, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg and from 10 to 11 at the Pisgah United Methodist Church on Saturday. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pisgah United Methodist Church, 5131 Garfield Rd, Palestine, WV. Interment will be at Pisgah United Methodist Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.sunsetparkersburg.com. Memorial contributions may be made to The Pisgah Church, 5131 Garfield Rd, Palestine, WV 26160.
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October 13, 2015
Sorry to hear of Jean passing, will miss her. prayers for the family.
October 10, 2015
Sorry I didn't make it to pay my respects for a very classy lady.. Prayers for strength and good memories. Keep the Faith Karon Minor
Jennifer
October 10, 2015
I am a cna at willows and took care of Jean a lot. Always enjoyed talking to her & will miss her,
Juanita Lockhart
October 9, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Remembering you in prayer.
Juanita Cline Lockhart
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October 9, 2015
God bless and comfort the family in this time.
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