Barbara Rosella Metheny, 78, of Terra Alta, passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2021, at her son’s home in Brunswick, Ga., surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born April 15, 1943, in Newburg, to the late Daniel Blake and Hilda Bell DeWitt.
She will be missed by many, especially her children, daughter Kimberly Trujillo, of Morgantown, and son, Timothy Metheny (Sherry), of Brunswick, Ga. Barbara was a proud grandmother to two granddaughters, Danni Neeld (Josh) and Kayla Melvin (Max), and one grandson, Travis Trujillo and three great-grandchildren, Maci Kaye Neeld, Ella Harper and Berkley Elaine Melvin. In addition, she is survived by brother-in-law, Everett Metheny (Beverly), of Ridgely; and sisters-in-law, Betty Metheny, of Tunnelton, and Peggy Metheny, of Terra Alta.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Howard Metheny; a granddaughter, Katrina Theresa Trujillo; daughter-in-law, Marcia Kaye Metheny; sister, Naomi Hershman; brother, Darrell Dewitt; and brothers-in-law, Carl Hershman, Donald Duwaine and Earnest Delano Metheny.
Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and serving her Lord. She retired from the Preston County Board of Education after 36 years as secretary for Terra Alta Elementary. She was a founding member of Faith United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and organ, led the choir and served in many other capacities over the years.
The celebration of Barbara’s life will take place at Faith United Methodist Church, Cranesvillle, with visitation from 2 p.m. until the 3 p.m. time of service Sunday Oct. 17, with Pastor Daniel Fulton officiating. Burial will follow in the Faith Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to: Faith United Methodist Church, 7241 Cranesville Road, Terra Alta, WV 26764; The Terra Alta Library, 701B E State Ave. Terra Alta, WV 26764; or Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525.
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