Barbara Kay Slay, 68 of Fairmont, WV and formerly of Metz, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014, at her residence. She was born on June 28, 1945, in Metz, WV, the daughter of Dorothy V. Smith of Metz, WV and the late Meryl N. Thomas.
Barbara is survived by her son, Joseph W. Simms of Fairmont, WV; two grandchildren, Kayla B. Simms of Hundred, WV and Tyler S. Simms of Hundred, WV; 3 sisters, Darlene J. Troy and husband Jim of Fairmont, Judy Thomas Neff and husband Nelson of Mannington, and Paula Dodd and husband June of Metz, WV; two brothers, Mike Thomas of Metz, WV and Billy Thomas of Metz, WV; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Thomas of Metz, WV and Penny Thomas of Fairmont, WV; 4 step-children, Nieta Thomas of Fairmont, Joe Slay of NJ, Debbie Slay of NJ, and Greg Reesman of Morgantown, WV; several nieces and nephews.
Barbara was a longtime member of the First Century Church in Metz. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her father, Barbara was preceded in death by two brothers, Rick Thomas and Larry Thomas, and two former spouses, Sam Slay and John Reesman.
Family and Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St, Mannington, WV on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held at The First Century Church in Metz, WV on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 10-11:00 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the church with Pastor Bill Coon officiating. Burial will follow at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara’s memory to The First Century Church, U.S. 250 North, Metz, WV.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
so sorry for your loss will be praying for the family
To a beautiful life well lived and her memory will I hide in my heart forever!