Deborah Sue Conrad, 61, of Charleston, formerly of Morgantown, passed away at her residence Thursday afternoon.
Born on Aug. 19, 1962, in Tacoma Park, Md., she was a daughter of the late Delmer Wayne Conrad and Jeannette Sue Meddings Conrad.
She was also preceded in death by her in-laws, Billy Lannon and Jeannie Lanon.
Deb was a graduate of Union High School Class of 1981. During her years there from 1977-81, she was a member of the girls’ basketball team, averaging 25.4 points per game. With 2004 career points, she was the first West Virginia girl to score over 2000 career points. She was Honorable Mention All-State in her freshman and sophomore years and 1st Team All-State in her junior and senior years. She was All-American in 1981 and 1st Team Potomac Valley Conference for 4 continuous years.
She was the MVP of the WV — MD All Star Classic and a recipient of the Wade Medal & Trophy. Her jersey #12 was retired on May 7, 1989, at Union. Her high school basketball career was nothing short of legendary, with numerous accolades and achievements that solidified her as a true sports icon.
A graduate of West Virginia University, she was a lifelong WVU fan. She was quite known for a larger-than-life infectious laugh and smile, a loving, caring person.
Surviving is her wife, Eva Hafer; a brother, Tony (Kim) Conrad, of Burnsville; a sister, Michelle (Adam) Myers, of Moorefield; nieces and nephews, Brittany (Adrian) Duelley, Katie (Jake) Hehl, Tony Conrad and Blake Conrad; also surviving is an uncle, Dana Conrad, of Parkersburg; an aunt, Charlotte (Steve) Meddings Turner, of Middlebourne and several great-nieces and a great-nephew. Not to forget her fur-babies, Tadpole, Scooter, Bella, Zeus and Max — they were her children.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington St., Moorefield, WV at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. Family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
Memorials in her honor may be given to any animal shelter of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home, LLC, Moorefield.
Expressions of condolences, shared memories and cherished photographs may be left on Deb’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com honoring her remarkable journey and the impact she made in the lives of those she touched.
