Getrude Ellen Tackett Harless, 91, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 after a short illness. Surrounded by all her family with heavy hearts full of love for her.
She was born May 15, 1921 in Lincoln County a daughter of Milton and Ellen Gillenwater Tackett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Orville Harless, daughter Wilma Sheppard, sisters, Hannah McClure, Vesta Grass, Lena McClure, and Doris Sowards, nine brothers, Theodore, Daner, Mallie, Kelley, Harvey, Bill, Roy, Vernard, and Ray.
Gertie was a member of the Marlaing Church of Christ, St. Albans. She was a woman of many talents who began her working lifetime early as a domestic worker. She worked as a punch Press Operator at Fletcher Enamel and as an Inspector for Kanawha Bottling during WWII. She was happy working whether it was helping her husband build their homes or cooking a giant feast for her family get to gathers at her home. She was also a talented seamstress and artist but most of all she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Gertie had a huge loving heart. She often cared for sick friends and family members. She always had a big smile and a warm hug for all who visited her home. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Herman Harless (Jeannie), daughters Lana Meddings (Don), Connie White (Chuck), Bonnie Widner, all of St. Albans, and son in law Raymond Sheppard, of South Pines, NC, grandchildren, Ray Harless, Adam Harless, Joshua Harless, Holley Widner, Heather Karnas, Bethany Lovejoy, Tanette Stuckey, Emily Meddings, Mindy Groghan, and Catie Atkins, and nine great grandchildren.
Celebration of Getrude’s life will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans. Interment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com