Jessie Gail (Stair) Rishel-Magee, 97, formerly of Farmington, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Jessie was active for over 70 years in the Wharton Furnace Union Chapel near Elliottsville, W.Va., serving on the Church Board, singing in the choir, playing the piano and organizing annual celebrations and special services for many years.
Since moving to Virginia in 2021, she enjoyed visits with family and friends, concerts and art galleries, attending services at the Fairview Baptist Church and daily walks around the neighborhood. Always wanting to be active and helpful, her faith, strength and perseverance continued to amaze us all.
Surviving are four children, Alan F. Rishel, of Carlisle, Pa., Gail Carlins (Rick), of Fruitland Park, Fla., Philip S. Rishel, of Point Marion, Pa., and Susan Brown (Kevin), of Fredericksburg, Va., with whom she made her home for the past several years; seven grandchildren; two brothers, William C. Stair (Janet), of Norcross, Ga., and D. Mark Stair (Lisa), of Brookville, Pa.; and her beloved feline companion, Callie.
Preceding her in death are her first husband and the father of her children, William F. Rishel in 1982; her second husband, William S. Magee in 2004; a son, Brian W. Rishel; and her sister, Beulah Baxter.
Friends will be received in the Wharton Furnace Union Chapel, 1030 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, Pa., from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, and again from 11 a.m. on Monday until the noon hour of service. Interment follows in Bethel Cemetery, Farmington, Pa.
As much as she loved flowers, Jessie loved her Lord and the work of her church more, so it is suggested that in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be offered to the Wharton Furnace Union Chapel, c/o Kathy Marks, Treasurer, 255 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA 15437.
Arrangements are in the care of the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa.
Condolences:
www.herod-rishel.com
