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1947 - 2024
 HELEN GAYLE NICKLES BOLEY, 77, of Culloden, WV, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born to Dominic and Pauline Nickles on May 16, 1947. She is survived by her husband, George Boley; children, Nikole Boley-Metrolis (Chuck) and Christopher Boley; grandchildren, Brittany Metrolis, Lauren Metrolis, Evan Boley, Rhianna Metrolis, Elise Boley, Aiden Boley; three sisters, Sue Rogers, Paula McDermott, Donna Spangler; her very special sister-in-law, Jenny Bowen, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Watkins. She graduated from St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and Marshall University with multiple master’s degrees in education. She was an educator and enriched many young lives before retiring from the Cabell County school system after 34 years. Upon retirement, Helen and George traveled internationally, played many rounds of golf, and cherished the love of family. A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. followed by mass at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Huntington. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Little Victories Animal Rescue of Ona, WV at https://www.littlevictories.org/ on her behalf. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Emily Chung and Yang Chong
Saturday January 11, 2025 at
8:08 PM
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RIP, Helen. You will be greatly missed.
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Keith Petrie
Friday January 10, 2025 at
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I first met Helen when she was an undergrad and my mother's student teacher at Fairland High School in the early 1970's. I dropped by the school for a minute at which time I was introduced to Helen. I will never forget the way she lit up the classroom, with that magnificent smile and amazing charisma only Helen possessed. Over the years, our paths would cross and she never changed. Helen had the incredible gift of making everyone with whom she came into contact feel valuable and special. Helen was such a beautiful soul, all her life. The number of people she touched are uncountable. The world was such a better place with Helen in it. My condolences to George, Nichole, Chris and Paula during this challenging time. Such beautiful memories of this family during my life in Huntington!
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Ray and Renita Lucas
Thursday January 9, 2025 at
9:01 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss, we will keep your family in our prayers
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Whitney Stead
Wednesday January 8, 2025 at
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I dearly loved having Mrs. Boley as a teacher at CMHS. She taught my clothing and textiles class and fashion class. I can still hear her laugh. She had a zest for life and I am so glad she was able to golf and travel and live life after she retired. I will always remember her fondly.
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Taylor Yanero
Wednesday January 8, 2025 at
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Mrs. Boley was magic and I loved having her as a teacher. She encouraged me to follow my dreams and never give up. I'm so glad she was able to golf to her heart's content after she retired, she deserved it after all of the work she put into her teaching career. Her lust for life and education continues on through all of the future teachers she helped create. This may sound silly, but I promised her about 15 years ago that I would not pronounce advertisement as ad•ver•tiz•ment until I turn 50. Everytime I hear the word, I think of Mrs. Boley.
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Christa Blake Terry
Wednesday January 8, 2025 at
10:50 AM
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I had Mrs. Boley at Cabell Midland in 2006 for Human Resources. She was always sweet and very practical In her teaching. Sending my condolences to her family in this difficult time.
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Caren Blake
Wednesday January 8, 2025 at
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To Mrs. Boley's family: I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. I was one of Mrs. Boley's students in Human Services class when she taught at Cabell Midland back in 2005. She was a wonderful teacher. One of my fondest memories in class was we were discussing blended families. She allowed my sister and I to bring the movie: Yours, Mine and Ours to watch in class as a wrap up to that topic. I learned many life skills from being in that class. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
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Donna Cottrill
Friday January 3, 2025 at
6:51 PM
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Helen was such a beautiful soul. She was a bright light. I met her at Ascension Catholic Church. I loved hearing about her travels. Wishing you peace and healing in the days ahead.
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