Lois "Jean" Sears, 80, departed this life October 1, 2016 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.
Jean was born January 17, 1936 in Stumptown, WV. She was the oldest of 5 children born to the late Harley and Thelma Siers.
Jean graduated from Calhoun County High School and attended Glenville State College where she majored in biology. She worked in Charleston and in Ohio before moving back home in 1959 where she, together with her husband Delbert, owned and operated Sears Exxon Service Center. Together they proudly served the Stumptown and surrounding communities for nearly 58 years. She was always supportive of local schools and churches and had a very giving spirit, rarely turning away anyone in need. She loved the outdoors, working with her cattle and enjoyed the many hours spent maintaining their farm.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years Delbert Neal Sears, two daughters, Cathy L. Sears of Chapel Hill, NC and Janet K. Sears of Mineral Well, WV; two sisters Carolyn S. Collins (Tony) of Stumptown, Patricia Vannoy (John) of Mineral Wells and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was proceeded in death by her parents Harley F. Siers and Thelma Siers (Godfrey), brother, Harry F. Siers and sister Betty J. Miller.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, WV with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 2-8 p.m. Interment will be in Collins Community Cemetery
Jean was born January 17, 1936 in Stumptown, WV. She was the oldest of 5 children born to the late Harley and Thelma Siers.
Jean graduated from Calhoun County High School and attended Glenville State College where she majored in biology. She worked in Charleston and in Ohio before moving back home in 1959 where she, together with her husband Delbert, owned and operated Sears Exxon Service Center. Together they proudly served the Stumptown and surrounding communities for nearly 58 years. She was always supportive of local schools and churches and had a very giving spirit, rarely turning away anyone in need. She loved the outdoors, working with her cattle and enjoyed the many hours spent maintaining their farm.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years Delbert Neal Sears, two daughters, Cathy L. Sears of Chapel Hill, NC and Janet K. Sears of Mineral Well, WV; two sisters Carolyn S. Collins (Tony) of Stumptown, Patricia Vannoy (John) of Mineral Wells and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was proceeded in death by her parents Harley F. Siers and Thelma Siers (Godfrey), brother, Harry F. Siers and sister Betty J. Miller.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, WV with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 2-8 p.m. Interment will be in Collins Community Cemetery
Lois "Jean" Sears, 80, departed this life October 1, 2016 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.
Jean was born January 17, 1936 in Stumptown, WV. She was the oldest of 5 children born to the late Harley and Thelma Siers.
Jean graduated from Calhoun County High School and attended Glenville State College where she majored in biology. She worked in Charleston and in Ohio before moving back home in 1959 where she, together with her husband Delbert, owned and operated Sears Exxon Service Center. Together they proudly served the Stumptown and surrounding communities for nearly 58 years. She was always supportive of local schools and churches and had a very giving spirit, rarely turning away anyone in need. She loved the outdoors, working with her cattle and enjoyed the many hours spent maintaining their farm.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years Delbert Neal Sears, two daughters, Cathy L. Sears of Chapel Hill, NC and Janet K. Sears of Mineral Well, WV; two sisters Carolyn S. Collins (Tony) of Stumptown, Patricia Vannoy (John) of Mineral Wells and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was proceeded in death by her parents Harley F. Siers and Thelma Siers (Godfrey), brother, Harry F. Siers and sister Betty J. Miller.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, WV with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 2-8 p.m. Interment will be in Collins Community Cemetery
Jean was born January 17, 1936 in Stumptown, WV. She was the oldest of 5 children born to the late Harley and Thelma Siers.
Jean graduated from Calhoun County High School and attended Glenville State College where she majored in biology. She worked in Charleston and in Ohio before moving back home in 1959 where she, together with her husband Delbert, owned and operated Sears Exxon Service Center. Together they proudly served the Stumptown and surrounding communities for nearly 58 years. She was always supportive of local schools and churches and had a very giving spirit, rarely turning away anyone in need. She loved the outdoors, working with her cattle and enjoyed the many hours spent maintaining their farm.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years Delbert Neal Sears, two daughters, Cathy L. Sears of Chapel Hill, NC and Janet K. Sears of Mineral Well, WV; two sisters Carolyn S. Collins (Tony) of Stumptown, Patricia Vannoy (John) of Mineral Wells and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was proceeded in death by her parents Harley F. Siers and Thelma Siers (Godfrey), brother, Harry F. Siers and sister Betty J. Miller.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, WV with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 2-8 p.m. Interment will be in Collins Community Cemetery
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