Carolyn Howell "Sue" Shreve

Carolyn Howell "Sue" Shreve obituary, Elkins, WV

Carolyn Howell "Sue" Shreve

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Carolyn Shreve Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lohr & Barb Funeral Home - Elkins on Nov. 16, 2025.

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Carolyn "Sue" Howell Shreve, age 78 years, a resident of the Stalnaker Run Road Community, Elkins, WV departed this life Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center at Bridgeport, WV. She had been in declining health for the past two years.
She was born Monday, January 13, 1947, at Cassidy, WV, a daughter of the late Elmer Paul Howell and Marie Wiseman Howell Ross and her stepfather, John Ross. On January 12, 1965, at Oakland, MD she was married to Donald Keith Shreve, who survives. They had celebrated sixty years of marriage. Also surviving are one son, Donald "Kevin" Shreve and wife Debbie of Stalnaker Run; one sister, Brenda Elaine Weese and husband Norris of Elkins; one granddaugher, Toni Barger and husband Tyler of Buckhannon; one step granddaughter, Crissi Marple and husband Brock of Buckhannon; one great grandson, Hudson Barger; one step great grandson, Conner Marple; several nieces and nephews; and one great niece.
Preceding her in death are two brothers, Victor Howell and Roger Howell; and one sister, Sandra Howell.
Sue was a graduate of Elkins High School, was a member of the Destiny Tabernacle of Praise and more recently a member of the Refuge Church. She was the co-owner of D & S Trucking Company and co-owner and operator of the Sure Catch Fish Farm and Hatchery for several years. Sue was a songwriter and enjoyed playing the piano. She loved going to church and spending time with her family.
The family will receive friends at the Refuge Church at Gilman from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Friday, November 21, 2025. Final Rites will be conducted at the church, Friday, at 1:00 PM. The Reverend Kevin Gainer will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman, WV.
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