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1938 - 2016
 Barbara Bales Stevens, 77, of Barboursville, WV died on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was a retired registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Thelma Bales of Beckley, her brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Brenda Bales, her nephew Doug Stevens, and her step-granddaughter Kristen Kuhn. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James, her daughter Mary Beth Kuhn and husband Kelly of Barboursville and her son Greg Stevens and wife Chrissy of Louisville, KY, her grandchildren Ashlie, Ryan, Emma and Michael Stevens of Louisville, Hannah Scarbro of Barboursville and step-granddaughter Emily Kuhn of Houston, TX. She is also survived by her siblings, Bill Bales and wife Marga of Williamsburg, VA, Betty Bales Sparks and husband Roger of Orange Park, FL, Buddy Bales and wife Betty of Miami, FL, and Beverly Bales Rinehart of Beckley, WV. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kent and Lenore Stevens of Milton, WV and seventeen nieces and nephews. Barbara was born in Beckley, WV. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley and St. Mary's School of Nursing in Huntington. She also graduated from Marshall University with a BA, BSN and MS degrees and WVU with a MSN and Doctorate in Higher Education Administration. Barbara was employed by St. Mary's Hospital for forty-one years. Thirty nine of those years were spent on the faculty of the school of nursing. She was the director of the school of nursing from 1988 until her retirement in 2001. After her retirement she maintained contact with St. Mary's by serving on the St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation Board, the Pallottine Health Services Board of Directors and St. Mary's School of Nursing Alumni Board of Directors. During her nursing career she was active in state and national nursing organizations and served two terms on the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. After retirement until the time of her illness she was a volunteer nurse at Ebenezer Medical Outreach. Barbara was a member of Barboursville Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years and served on a number of boards and committees. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 6-9 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel in Barboursville and after 12 p.m. Saturday at the church. A memorial service conducted by Pastor Evan Arkell and Pastor Ron Burnsworth will be held at Barboursville Baptist Church, 948 Main Street on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Instead of flowers Barbara requested that donations be made to Hospice of Huntington, Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Gerrit Kimmey and the HIMG oncology nurses, Dixie, Janet, Rhonda, Kim, and Mary for their compassionate care and to her wonderful Hospice Nurse, Jo Ghiz. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Nancy Doll, RN
Thursday February 11, 2016 at
12:09 PM
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Barbara will be missed very much, she was our volunteer tracking nurse at Ebenezer Medical Outreach for years, she was my right hand. I also graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing when she was the Director. The was so dedicated to the Nurses of West Virginia. We will miss her. Prayers for the family. Nancy Doll, RN
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Jessie Davis Dew
Saturday January 23, 2016 at
1:30 PM
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What a courageous, bright and admirable lady has now left us, but her memory and many contributions will be with us for ever. Sincerest sympathy.
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Robert J. and Mary Ellen Ball
arjayhomeboy@suddenlink.net
Saturday January 23, 2016 at
7:24 AM
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Jim and Family: we probably won't be with you in person today (weather) but will be continuing in spirit and in prayer. Barbara was a lovely lady and a fantastic nurseperson who made a great contribution to our world and to your church.
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Shane and Sherri Akers
Friday January 22, 2016 at
6:43 PM
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Greg and Chrissy, we wish we could be there to personally express our condolences to you and all the family. While provided in the utmost spirit of sincerity, words and gestures cannot change the hurt you are feeling at this time. We have a hope and it sustains us all. Hold tight to the peace that passeth all understanding in Philippians 4:7 and hold equally tight to your precious children and allow the love that is present from all those caring folks around you to touch your hearts and encourage you.
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Debbie Thaxton
Friday January 22, 2016 at
6:27 PM
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Dear Mary Beth,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. It was so wonderful that she provided the opportunity for Hannah to take piano lessons from my mom. She was such a nice person. My mother thought so much of her. She also raised a wonderful daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you, Hannah, and your family.
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Howard and Julia Mollohan
hlmolly@suddenlink.net
Friday January 22, 2016 at
3:05 PM
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We are very sorry for the loss of Barbara. We were classmates of hers at WWHS class of 1956
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Sally Milton
samilt13@gmail.com
Thursday January 21, 2016 at
11:15 PM
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MaryBeth & family.
I àm sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God's loving arms. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sally,Jeff & Jeffery
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Mary Stevens Lewis
margie1026@yahoo.com
Thursday January 21, 2016 at
3:57 PM
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Jim and Family sadden to hear of Barbara Passing our Prayers are with you at this time she was. A beautiful lady inside and out May God keep you all in the Palm of his hands !!
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Vernon F. Howell &Beverly Howell
vhowell219@comcast.net
Thursday January 21, 2016 at
1:46 PM
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With sincere sympathy
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Mimi Breece Morrill
Thursday January 21, 2016 at
1:26 AM
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Mary Beth, I am so sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. I met her several years ago when she spoke at The St. Mary's Wall of Fame luncheon. I did not realize that she was your Mother. I know that she was a wonderful person and exceptional nurse. Mimi Morrill
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Louie and Nikki Angalet
Louisnikki@bellsouth.net
Wednesday January 20, 2016 at
7:06 PM
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Jim , Mary Beth , and Greg , so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing . Please accept our sincere sympathy and know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers . Louie and Nikki Angalet
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Beverly Hayworth Davis
Tuesday January 19, 2016 at
10:13 PM
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Barbara was such a beautiful person, inside and out. We were cheerleaders together in grade school, and attended the same schools through graduation from WWHS. She was a kind and gentle person and treated everyone with kindness. I know she will be missed by family and friends. I am happy to have known her.
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