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1928 - 2023
 Our precious mother, Willie Ernestine Blake, was called home to heaven on Saturday August 26, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, at the age of 95. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was always there when we needed her. She was affectionately known as Granny, and she cherished and loved her family very much. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Forest Memorial Park Mausoleum, Milton, by Pastor Matt McClay. She was born February 12, 1928, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late William Ernest Shafer and Ruby Floyd Shafer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Blake; and brothers, Chance, Floyd, Lloyd, Bill and Jim Shafer. She is survived by two daughters, Stella Black (Tim) of Huntington; Linda LaRue of Huntington; one son, Kenny Blake (Sarah) of Scott Depot; six grandchildren, Gene Blake (Amber), Alissa Taylor (Steve), April McClay (Matt), Stephanie Blank (Zach), Willie Blake (Kellie), Kimmy Gillmeister (Ian); nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren with one on the way. She is also survived by special sisters-in-law Erma Coovert; Ester Blake; and Garnet Blake; special brother in-law Raymond Blake; and many special nieces and nephews. She was employed for 25 years as a head cook for the Cabell County School system. During those years she worked at Buffington Elementary, Huntington High School, and Barboursville High School. After retirement she loved to travel, and she became an avid reader. Her most special trips were the ones she spent at the beach with her family. She volunteered at the Barboursville Public Library for over 20 years helping with the fall fest book sale. She was a member of Steele Memorial Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Steele Memorial Methodist Church, P.O. Box 346, Barboursville, WV, 25504. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Paula &Herb Seay
Wednesday August 30, 2023 at
8:21 AM
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Linda and Stella. We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the time. God Bless. Paula and Herb Seay
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Chris Summers
Tuesday August 29, 2023 at
11:57 AM
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Linda, thank you for sharing your mom with us. Working with her at the book sales was a wonderful part of my younger years that I still remember with a smile. My family has yours in our thoughts.
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Ruth Lambert
Monday August 28, 2023 at
2:21 PM
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I always enjoyed her laughing in the kitchen of the cafeteria at BHS. She was a terrific person and loved her family. God bless each of you
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