Donohew, Laura Pearl

Passed: 2002-10-19

Age: 89

Source: Jackson County Newspapers

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2002-10-22

Information: EVANS - Laura Pearl Donohew, 89, of Evans, WV departed this life, October 19, 2002, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, following an extended illness.  She was born February 12, 1913 on Cow Run, a daughter of the late Theodore and Flora (Cossin) Fox.  She was a homemaker, a personal care giver, and a member of the Evans Church of God.  She also was a member of the Church of God Ladies Ministry.  Survivors include her sons, Charles ""Boog"" Donohew, Brycle Donohew, and Teddy Donohew, all of Evans; daughters, Leola Cunningham and Reva Patterson, both of Ripley, Alveta Ervin of Columbus, OH and Dorla Donohew of Parkersburg; brother, Carl Fox of Akron OH; sisters, Phyllis Silimac of Boca Raton, FL; 27 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Donohew; sons, Basil Donohew and Starling Donohew; daughter, Leona Brunty.  Service was held Monday, October 21, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV with Rev. Benjamin Riggleman and Rev. Darrell Tackett officiating.  Burial took place in the Longview Cemetery, Evans.