Mary Lucille Tenney

Mary Lucille Tenney obituary

Mary Lucille Tenney

Mary Tenney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Poling-St Clair Funeral Home & Crematory on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Mary Lucille Brady

Mary Lucille Brady was born in Hall, WV, to Maud Slaughter and John Wesley Brady. In 1976, she married John Daniel Tenney, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were one son, Rocky Wayne White; two sisters, Nola (Elza) Wilson, Juanita (Carroll) Crites and three brothers, Maynard (Wanda) Brady, Homer Lee Brady, and Charles Richard Brady. Lucille is the mother of three sons, Virgil Blaine "Rusty" White and Rick White and wife Anita; four grandchildren, Dillon James White, Lindsay Wagner and husband Daniel, Ethan White and wife Carolyn and Coleton Williamson White; one great grandson, Greyson Flores; one step daughter, Johnna Darnell and husband Matthew; two step great grandchildren, Landan and Mayliyah Wagner, along with many nieces nephews and dear friends. She and her former husband, Virgil Blaine White, owned and operated a furniture and appliance store on Main Street in Buckhannon, WV for many years. Lucille last worked as an executive secretary. In honoring her wishes, Mrs. Tenney will be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date. The family expresses appreciation to the staff of Genesis Healthcare in Salem, WV, for the care and friendship they have provided. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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