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1944 - 2014
 Barbara Ann Meehling Lauvray, 69, crossed over to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 24th, 2014. She was born on July 3rd, 1944 in Cabell County to Mary Joan Buchanan Meehling Vass and Harold Valentine Meehling. Before Barbara was born, Harold Meehling lost his life in WWII and Mary Joan Meehling married Harold Vaughn Vass in 1949. Barbara was a graduate of Iaeger High School, class of 1962. She attended Beckley Jr. College and then received her BA in Elementary Education from Marshall University. She taught for over 20 years in the Cabell County school system as a substitute teacher and later as a full-time 5th Grade teacher at Ona Elementary where she retired in 2004. Barbara accepted a part-time position with Marshall University in the department of education as a teacher/advisor for student teacher placements into the Cabell county school system. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry & Jill Lauvray of Fairmont, WV, and Loren & Sue Lauvray of Parker, Colorado; her brother, Homer Vass of Beckley, WV and Emmy Vass of Beckley, WV; four grandchildren: Andrew and Brooke Lauvray of Fairmont, WV, and Grace and Luke Lauvray of Parker, Colorado, in addition to two nephews, Harold and Christopher Vass. Barbara was an avid cat collector, a Red Hat Diva, a member of Milton Baptist Church and a Milton Baptist Sonshine Sister. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given as donations to Milton Baptist Church, who sponsors the Animals for Smiles program that provides stuffed animals for children diagnosed with cancer or to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. There will be a community "Celebration of Life" service Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Milton Baptist Church, 1123 Church Street, Milton WV 25541. Food and Fellowship will follow. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 19 condolences.
Suzie Walden
Thursday June 5, 2014 at
5:54 PM
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Dear family, I had the privelge of knowing Barbara only through our phone conversations as her "Humana nurse" over the past 4 years. I cherished her with all my heart and grieve with you at her passing. She was so brave in her illness and constantly renewed her trust in the Lord and thankfulness for all the goodness he bestowed her. She was an inspiration to me and I shall miss her voice dearly. Know you are all in my prayers.
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Lee Ann Blevins
Saturday May 31, 2014 at
9:24 PM
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Dear family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had the great privledge of getting to know Barbara while teaching with her at Ona Elementary. She always had a smile on her face and was an inspiration to us all. She will surely be missed.
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Sean Radcliff
seanradcliff@gmail.com
Saturday May 31, 2014 at
11:36 AM
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I had Ms. Lauvrey in 5th grade at Ona Elementary. I also went to church with her and her family for many years in Milton. I was hospitalized in my 6th grade year and she came to visit me several times and even taught me how to play solitaire. She was so sweet and kind but never let her students get the best of her. Her laugh and smile stick with me even to this day. My condolences to her family but take comfort knowing she most definitely has a place in heaven.
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Sharon Powers
Friday May 30, 2014 at
1:53 PM
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Dear Family, My thoughts & Prayers are with you. What an inspiration she has been to all that knew her. She has completed her bucket list. My love to each of you.
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Sara Dailey Bailey
Friday May 30, 2014 at
10:33 AM
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Larry, Loren and Family, I can hardly find the words to express my sadness with Barbara's passing. I have loved and cherished her for almost 50 years. She was such a wonderful friend, neighbor, colleague and sister in faith. Sending my love and prayers to the entire family.
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Brenda Bond
Friday May 30, 2014 at
10:30 AM
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Loren and Larry - I knew your mother from years of teaching both at Central and Ona Elem. She was a kind person and a wonderful teacher. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Michelle Curry
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
5:35 PM
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Mrs.Lauvrey was my 5th grade teacher at Ona Elem. She was a wonderful person and a great teacher. Heaven surely gained another angel. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
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Thereas Salvatore Stephens
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
3:47 PM
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I taught with Barbara for many years at Ona Elementary. She was always very helpful and kind to me, and I want to extend my condolences to the family. She was a great teacher and friend.
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COURTNEY BONETA
mrsboneta@gmail.com
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
1:53 PM
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She was my 5th grade teacher and taught me a lot. She always tried to help every student and made a huge impact when I went into Middle School.
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Barbara Payne
barbara.payne@chhi.org
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
1:05 PM
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I work at Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and I just want Barbara's family to know what an honor and a privilege it was to know her. She touched many lives and will be missed.
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Amanda Gault
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
12:01 PM
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So sorry to the family for their loss. You will be remembered in my prayers. Mrs. Lauvray was my 5th grade teacher at Ona Elementary, and I have very found memories of her. She was a wonderful teacher, full of smiles and kindness. I also remember that she had the Golden Rule hanging above the door frame and we always said a prayer before we went to lunch. She will be remembered fondly.
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Rhonda Layne
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
10:48 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
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Debbie Short
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
10:17 AM
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Dear Larry, Jill, Andrew and Brooke,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother, our prayers and love are with you. God loves you very much and we do too. You are loved, Jim and Debbie Short
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David Kirby
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
9:52 AM
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Fought the good fight. Rest easy at the feet of Jesus. Prayers for the family.
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Karen Wilmoth
Thursday May 29, 2014 at
2:02 AM
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Barbara will be sorely missed but always remembered. It has been a joy to call her friend. God, family, church, friends, students. All meant the world to her.
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Gail Miller Thompson
Wednesday May 28, 2014 at
9:03 PM
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We have all lost a wonderful lady and teacher. Prayers and thoughts to the family.
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Kristina McClure-Williams
kdwilliams524@aol.com
Wednesday May 28, 2014 at
7:48 PM
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I am so saddened to hear about Mrs. Lauvray's passing. She was one of my favorite teachers in school. I also had the privilege of having her as my student teacher supervisor at Marshall. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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margaret sims
Wednesday May 28, 2014 at
12:48 PM
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I wish to express my sincere sympathy to the family. May our loving creator grant you guidance, strength and comfort during this difficult time. He invites us to approach him in prayer and pour out our heart to him. Psalm 62:8
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Kara Rowan Gamble
Wednesday May 28, 2014 at
11:55 AM
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My heartfelt condolences to the family. I can't remember a time that Barbara was not in my life...as a family friend, church family, 5th grade teacher, etc. She was a very special person!
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