Edith Cathern Myers Nine Goff, 95, a resident of Beverly, W.Va. and originally from Rowlesburg, passed away under the care of Mountain Hospice on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
She was born on Aug. 5, 1928, in Etam, a daughter of the late Arthur and Tacy Marie Myers.
Edith was first married to Charles Nine on March 19, 1946, in Rowlesburg. They were married for 26 years, and he passed away on Dec. 21, 1982. She married Ross Goff on Sept. 25, 1988. They were married for 19 years. He passed away on Oct. 26, 2007.
Edith and Charles had five children: four daughters, Anna Henline and husband, Gary, of Rowlesburg, Donna Reckart and husband, Dale, of Elkins, Charolette Biser and husband, Cliff, of Beverly, W.Va., and one son, Charles W. Nine, of Rowlesburg. One surviving sister, Shirley Muir, of Hopewell, Pa. Also surviving are four grandchildren, LaDonna Rosencrance and husband, Mark, of Elkins, Scott Reckart and wife, JoAnna, of Elkins, Cathern Henline, of Bluffton, S.C., and Christopher Biser and wife, Amanda, of Cresaptown, Md.; great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Alex Rosencrance, Jazmine McVey, Josh Reckart, Shane McVey, Colin and Jordyn Reeves, Landon and Delaney Biser. Edith had a very special friend, Sandy Bolyard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant daughter, Elizabeth Ellen Nine; brothers, Frank and Richard Myers; and five sisters, Mary Owens, Freda Morton, Virginia Wiles, Ruth Collins and Goldie Harper.
Edith loved spending time with her family, flowers, gardening and her cat. She was always a shoulder to lean on and had ears that listened intently. She cared deeply about the people in her life and the world around her. She wished to do good in the world, and she did it for 95 years.
A small service for immediate family will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Edith to Mountain Hospice, 1002 So. Crim Ave., Belington, WV 26250.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of arrangements.
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