Hilda Ellen Dewees
(October 1, 1936 - April 2, 2012)

Hilda Ellen Coleman Dewees, 75, of Lesage, WV, went to be with her Lord Monday April 2, 2012 while in Florida. Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 PM Saturday April 7, 2012 at Chapman’s Mortuary Huntington with Pastor Jeffrey W. Arthur officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Ellen was born October 1, 1936 in Letart, WV, a daughter of the late Harry & Hilda Jane Hart Coleman. She was a member of the Fourth Ave. United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by 8 brothers; Ronald, Raymond, Harry, Jr., Norman, Bertie & her twin brother Harry “Allen” Coleman and two at birth, two sisters; Eula Hartley & Ruby Raum Minshell. Survivors include her husband; Billy V. Dewees, four daughters; Kathy (Roger) Dillon of Louisa, KY, Rebecca (Larry) Lani of Coraopolis, PA., Linda (John) Perry II of Huntington, & Marie (Brett) Merritt of Lesage, 11 grandchildren; Jessica Dillon Akers, Joshua Dillon, Eric, Greg, & Brian Lani, John (Sarah) Perry III, Nathan & David Perry, Kyle, Ethan, & Bryce Merritt, two great-grandchildren; Semarra & Calvin (C.D.) Akers, one sister; Audrey (Joe) Hammock and several nieces, nephews & friends. In lieu of flowers family prefers memorials donated to Fourth Ave. United Methodist Church, 3031 Fourth Ave. Huntington, WV 25702. Friends may call at Chapman’s Mortuary from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Friday April 6, 2012.