Iva Emmazetta Whited Rader 92, formerly of Elizabeth, WV entered into eternal rest at 1:20 a.m. Sunday April 5, 2009 at Valentine Personal Care in Elkins, WV. She was born Saturday June 10, 1916 in Roane County, WV, a daughter of the late Nester A. and Lela N. Boyer Whited. On Saturday November 26, 1936 she married the love of her life, Arthur L. Rader, who preceded her in death in 1976. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her beloved son: Larry L. Rader in 2004, one brother: Ray Whited, one sister: Ruth Whited Marks, several nephews and nieces. She moved to Wirt County, WV as a young child and lived there most of her life. Iva was a custodian at Wirt County High School from 1962 until 1982. She enjoyed her job and loved being around the students. Earlier in life she was employed by American Visco. She joined the Elizabeth Baptist Church on April 14, 1976. Iva was a devout Christian. She was active in Wirt County Band Boosters both as a parent and grandparent. She was a member of Wirt County Homemakers and Wirt Chapter #113 O.E.S. She represented Wirt County as the Belle at the WV Folk Festival in 1993. She enjoyed Bunco, going on long drives in the country and spending time with family and friends. She loved going to old time music festivals with her family.
Iva Emmazetta Whited Rader 92, formerly of Elizabeth, WV entered into eternal rest at 1:20 a.m. Sunday April 5, 2009 at Valentine Personal Care in Elkins, WV. She was born Saturday June 10, 1916 in Roane County, WV, a daughter of the late Nester A. and Lela N. Boyer Whited. On Saturday November 26, 1936 she married the love of her life, Arthur L. Rader, who preceded her in death in 1976. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her beloved son: Larry L. Rader in 2004, one brother: Ray Whited, one sister: Ruth Whited Marks, several nephews and nieces. She moved to Wirt County, WV as a young child and lived there most of her life. Iva was a custodian at Wirt County High School from 1962 until 1982. She enjoyed her job and loved being around the students. Earlier in life she was employed by American Visco. She joined the Elizabeth Baptist Church on April 14, 1976. Iva was a devout Christian. She was active in Wirt County Band Boosters both as a parent and grandparent. She was a member of Wirt County Homemakers and Wirt Chapter #113 O.E.S. She represented Wirt County as the Belle at the WV Folk Festival in 1993. She enjoyed Bunco, going on long drives in the country and spending time with family and friends. She loved going to old time music festivals with her family.
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