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Marianne Alice Craft Brantley

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Henson and Kitchen Mortuary and Cremation Services - Huntington

6357 East Pea Ridge Road

Huntington, West Virginia

Marianne Brantley Obituary

MARIANNE ALICE CRAFT BRANTLEY 81 of Barboursville, WV passed away, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. She was born December 30, 1943 in Grants Path Oregon the daughter of the late Leslie and Ann Volin Craft. She was a retired Secretary with the City of Las Vegas, previously a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service and was a Floral Designer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Dean Brantley. She is survived by her son, Justin A. Saunders of Barboursville, WV. There will be no public services. Henson and Kitchen Mortuary and Cremation Services 1592 E. Pea Ridge Rd. Huntington, WV near Barboursville are caring for the family. www.hensonandkitchen.com

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Sep. 5, 2025.

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