Laura Dessie Tasker, 75 of Mannington, WV passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at The Arbors in Fairmont. She was born July 25, 1939 in Wetzel County, WV, a daughter of the late John Gump and Anna Starkey Gump.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah “Susie” Zirkle of Mannington; 3 grandchildren, Brittany Isner of Mannington, Erin Zirkle of Morgantown, and Joshua Zirkle and wife Megan of White City, Oregon; 2 great-grandchildren, Reese and Rhett Zirkle of White City, Oregon; one brother, Ralph Starkey and wife Regina of Owings, WV; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bill Tasker, who died June 5, 1996; four brothers, Jake, Jim, Chuck and Pete Starkey; 6 sisters, Ruth, Ember, Grace, Blanche, Alice and Mae; and one granddaughter, Malaya Zirkle.
Laura was a member of the Mannington Moose Lodge #1054. She enjoyed sewing and her puppies.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 2-6:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Mike Williams officiating. Cremation was chosen as the final method of disposition. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
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I hate to read this about Laura! Thoughts and prayers!
Family,
May the memories of the times you shared together bring you comfort. May God, the father of tender mercies, comfort and help all of you to progress through each day. Please find and share with each other the encouragement found in the the Bible book of Revelation chapter 21 and verse 4.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.