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1948 - 2004
GEORGEANN MARY WARD WARFUEL, 56, of Huntington, wife of William Warfuel, passed away Monday, July 12, 2004, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. A funeral liturgy will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday by Father Jim Sobus at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Huntington. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born April 2, 1948, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Mary Mastronie Ward and the late George D. Ward. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Joanie and Gabe Smith of Huntington and her dear friend Maria Reger Worley of San Antonio, Texas. Georgeann was a lifelong educator, having graduated from Marshall University with a B.A. in Education and a Master’s degree in Counseling. She taught at Sacred Heart Grade School and St. Joseph High School, where she was also a guidance counselor. She was the principal at St. Joseph Grade School in Huntington and an Assistant Principal at St. Agnes Grade School in Kanawha City, W.Va. After 30 years in the Catholic School System, she retired and opened Bella Consignment on 20th Street in Huntington with her sister, Joanie Ward Smith. Georgeann was an active tutor until she passed away. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 545 Norway Ave., Huntington, WV 25705.
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Fr. Kenneth Meehan, S.J.
Saturday August 21, 2004 at
10:17 PM
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I've only now learned (from an alumnus of St. Joe High) about Georgeann's passing. I will offer Mass for the blessed repose of her soul, and I will remember Billy and her sister in my prayers as they carry on without her pleasant personality. I always walked away feeling cheerful after I'd spoken with Georgeann about anything! She was a wonderful and inspiring colleague when I taught at St. Joe. My work after leaving Huntington still echoes her encouragment! Fr. Ken Meehan
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Adrianne Wynn
Tuesday July 27, 2004 at
2:27 PM
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Mr. Warfuel,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I was a student at St. Joe High 1982 - 1986. Mrs. Warfeul was great lady and a very kind and giving person- she had a great sense of humor,too.
I will pray for your family, that you find comfort in your time of loss by looking to the Lord for strength.
Adrianne (Johnson)Wynn -Adge '86
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Richard Marti
Friday July 16, 2004 at
2:11 PM
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My dear Georgeann, I will truely miss you. I remember the good times we had and I look forward to meeting you again when God calls us forth. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Rick
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Dirk Eshem
Friday July 16, 2004 at
10:16 AM
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Georgeanne was an inspiration to many of us who had the chance to know her as a person and learn from her as a teacher. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Eshem family.
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Sister Mary Lou Palas S.C.
Friday July 16, 2004 at
9:36 AM
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Dear Billy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of our dear GeeGee. I just got back from vacation to learn of her death. I know what it is to lose someone close to you. It is important to keep her memory alive. She was such a cheerful person! I know you will miss her very much but can be consoled in knowing that she is not suffering. That's what comforts me when I think about my friend that I lost about a year and a half ago. GeeGee knew her(Sr. Francis) because she use to come with me when I would come to the school to visit in Huntington. Know that you are in my prayers and as difficult as this is for you, know that God will see you through it. I will be enrolling GeeGee in the Elizabeth Ann Seton Guild so all of our Sisters will be praying for her.
Sincere sympathy and prayers of comfort and consolation,
Sr. Mary Lou Palas S.C.
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Tony Rutherford
Friday July 16, 2004 at
1:37 AM
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Bill, sorry to hear about the death of your wife! You have my sympathies.
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Martha Goheen Carlson
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
10:38 PM
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Billy:
Sorry to hear about Goergeanne.
My prayers and sympathy to you.
Sincerely,
Martha
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John Yelenic
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
3:26 PM
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Bill, I had several talks with GeeGee while I served as Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools. She allowed me to be a member of her "elite" Assistant's Club! She was so genuine...so funny...so personal. Her love for children was always evident. THIS was her greatest gift to me and our schools! THANK YOU for sharing her with us!
May the peace of our Lord be with you!
John Yelenic
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Frank, Nancy, Michael and Nicole Stark
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
2:22 PM
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Billy,
Please accept our love and prayers during this time of sorrow. We dearly loved GiGi and you both and count ourselves very fortunate to have been together with you both at St. Agnes. I can still see GiGi's smile. God Bless.
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Cathy McMillion Finch
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
1:42 PM
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Joanie,
I want to estend my deepest sympathy on the death of your sister. She was a lot of help to me the night that mom & dad died. I'm very sorry to hear of her passing.
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Robin Arnold Paul
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
1:21 PM
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Dear Joanie,
I was so sorry to read about GeorgeAnn. I hope you remember me. We lived at 332 9th avenue and our parents were killed in the Marshall Plane Crash. I live in Michigan, actually all of us do. I know how close you were to your sister. How is her husband. They have been together for so long. I will keep you in my prayers. I am coming into Huntington on Friday. I was also sorry to hear you had lost your dad. How is your mom? This is not the time to reconnect old friendships but I was shocked to read this. Again, I am so sorry. Robin Arnold Paul
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Susan Montgomery Lipscomb
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
10:26 AM
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I graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1983. Mrs. Warfuel was always my favorite member of the faculty. She never turned anyone away. Her laughter and smile was genuine. She was truly a wonderful lady and I will never forget her. My heartfelt condolences to her husband, family and many friends.
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William Warfuel
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
10:19 AM
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My dear sweet Georgeann, Thank you for taking me as your husband. I know we were going to grow old together and take care of each other in our old age but God had other plans for you. I miss you and I will love you forever. To everyone who prayed for your recovery I wish to say Thank You. I will never forget your steadfast support for Georgeann during her illness. Thank you Georgeann for sharing your life with me...your life became my life and now I morn your passing. Today, there is a new Saint in Heaven and I had the good fortune to spend my life with Her. Goodnight my love, I'll see you again when the time is right.
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Dee-Ann Burdette
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
9:44 AM
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I was saddened to learn of Mrs. Warfuel's death. She was my daughter's principal at St. Joseph Elementary School and always exemplified the best of the teaching profession in her care and concern for the children. For her, education was truly a profession and not just a job. I will always appreciate her interest in my daughter's welfare. She'll be greatly missed.
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Donna Clark
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
8:55 AM
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Dear Billy,
Words are hard to find to express to you my deep sympathy and sadness at the death of Gee Gee. She, you, and the family are remembered in thought and prayer. May that be a comfort to you. She has reached her eternal reward. Love, Donna & John Clark
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Donna & John Clark
Thursday July 15, 2004 at
8:49 AM
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