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1928 - 2013
 BETTY LOU (FISHER) LEMLEY, 84, of Barboursville, WV, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, WV, after a short illness of bone cancer. She was born in 1928 in Spencer, WV, the daughter of the late Floyd Fenton Simmons and Margaret Simmons Reid. As an infant, she moved with her family to Gallipolis, OH, where she lived for 72 years. Betty graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1946 and in May, married WWII returning sailor O. Steele Fisher. Betty and Steele owned and operated Economy Dry Cleaners for 20 years in Gallipolis, OH. Following Steeles passing in 1976, Betty worked at the Gallia County Courthouse as a book keeper. In 1982, Betty married Andy Lemley of Gallipolis, OH. After Andys death in 2000, she moved to Barboursville, WV to live near her daughters (Melanie Herr) family. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Floyd Fenton Simmons, Jr., George A. Simmons, and James Simmons, she is survived by: sister Isabel Marino of Cleveland, OH, brother Thomas (Ester) Reid of Beavercreek, OH, son Michael (Sarah) Fisher of Richardson, TX, daughter Melanie (Fred) Herr of Huntington, WV, daughter Karen Lemley Meadows of West Chester, OH, son Bill (Lesa) Lemley of Gallipolis, OH , daughter Susan Lemley Berry of South Point, OH, 10 loving grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church of Huntington, WV, where she participated in the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Betty always enjoyed Arts and Crafts including sewing, knitting, ceramics, and stain glass projects. She will be remembered by family and friends as an intelligent lady, quick with constructive advice, and having a great sense of humor. Betty was the person that all of us consulted for her wisdom and guidance. Our beloved matriarchs teachings, character, and values will be cherished and passed to future generations. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 27th from 6-8 PM at the Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, WV. Burial will be at Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis, OH, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at 1:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM at the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church in Huntington, WV. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to Johnson Memorial UMC, P.O. Box 26, Huntington, WV 25706. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Carol L. Brown
Sunday January 27, 2013 at
6:56 PM
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Melanie, Time does help. It sounds like you and your mom were close. I have found that even though I cannot physically speak with my mother, I know exactly what she would say. I find it very comforting and I know you will, too. God Bless.
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Larry Haas & Lee Ann Baker
Sunday January 27, 2013 at
4:59 PM
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We would like to express our condolences to all of you at this sad time. We have learned many things about your mother from ours (Janet Pyles) and know that she was a meticulous worker and funny, fiercely loving woman. Thank you for letting us know in advance of the newspaper release so that we were able to tell Mom. How thoughtful of you during such a stressful time. It's such a small world, and knowing so many of you from different times of our lives,we pray that God grants you comfort in knowing she is with her heavenly family.
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Janet Pyles
Sunday January 27, 2013 at
4:43 PM
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I regret to hear the news of Betty's passing. We were friends and co-workers at the Gallia County Courthouse for many years, and I always respected her exemplary work. It was a pleasant surprise when my daughter and son-in-law were working at St. Mary's with Melanie and Fred Herr so that I was able to hear about Betty through them. I have been and will continue to keep your whole family in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for calling Larry with this sad news before it was published; I appreciate it more than you know. I pray that Betty is painless and at peace in the arms of our Lord.
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Janet Pyles
Sunday January 27, 2013 at
4:14 PM
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I am so sorry for the loss of Betty. We were friends and co-workers at the Gallia County Courthouse for a number of years and I always respected her exemplary work. It was a nice surprise when my daughter and son-in-law were working at St. Mary's with Melanie and Fred Herr; I was able to keep track of Betty and how she was doing. I greatly appreciate that you called Larry to let us know about Betty in advance of the news release. Your entire family are now and will be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray Betty is painless and at peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
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William and Jeanne Richardson
Sunday January 27, 2013 at
3:35 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss,she will always be remembered as a true friend and we love the whole family.
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Rosemary, Jim & Destiny Gray
Sunday January 27, 2013 at
9:45 AM
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Please accept our condolences on your loss. Destiny spoke of her great-grandma Betty often. She will be missed.
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Revello "R.G." & Cheryl Reser
Saturday January 26, 2013 at
9:16 PM
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To Betty's Family,
We are so sorry to hear Betty has left this world. I really enjoyed the times spent with when growing up. She will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with you during this sad period in your life. Take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering and is a restful place.
May God comfort you during this difficult time. (nephew)
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Chrissy Lister
Saturday January 26, 2013 at
11:14 AM
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Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ( friend of Michelle's)
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