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1923 - 2013
 Iona Lee Adkins Davis of Lesage, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at The Hospice House of Huntington. She was born March 18, 1923 in East Lynn, WV, daughter of the late Ernest and Ida Warf Adkins. Preceding her in death was her husband of 57 years Thomas Reed Davis, a sister, Ruth Adkins Thomas and a brother, Harold Adkins. She is survived by her daughters Myrna (Bill) McKendree and Devona (Dr. L. Frank Tex ) Frye, five grandchildren Brian (Kellye) McKendree, Christine (Jeff) Minor, Rebecca (Mike) Guilliams, Leslie (Richie) McNiel and Eric (Amelia) Frye, and nine great-grandchildren Evan and Ellie McKendree, Rachel and Kate Minor, Benjamin and Molly Guilliams, Sophie and Rylee McNiel, and Michael Frye. She was also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend Betty Miller. Iona had been a member of Steele Memorial United Methodist Church for nearly 50 years and particularly enjoyed the Pennington Sunday School Class. For most of her life she was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, sewing and studying the Bible. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday November 15, 2013 at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, 733 Shaw Street Barboursville, WV. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the same day. Services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. John Sauvage, Rev. Ralph Sager and Rev. Dr. L. Frank Tex Frye. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Memorial contributions may be made to UMCOR, c/o of Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, the Salvation Army, 1227 Third Ave. Huntington, WV, 25701, or Huntington City Mission, 624 10th Street, Huntington, WV, 25701. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, 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 2 condolences.
Ira handley
Thursday November 14, 2013 at
7:26 PM
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Devonna and family, your faith and memories will give you peace. Ira and Judy
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Carolyn & Rodney
Thursday November 14, 2013 at
12:57 PM
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Devona & all our hearts ache for you. Brings back so many memories-such a bitter-sweet time in our lives. Our love, thoughts & prayers are always with you. God will bless & take care of us. love you all
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