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Obituary
VENA RUBY SULLIVAN
Vena Day Sullivan passed away on February 13, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones at the Wyngate assisted living facility in Barboursville, WV. Vena was born on April 26, 1913 in Wayne County West Virginia, the first child of Henson and Zera Ferguson Day. Vena attended Wayne County schools. Traveling in rural Wayne County during the winter was difficult. Therefore, in the winter they would move to the town of Wayne so the children would not miss school. Vena was an accomplished student and graduated as valedictorian of her class. Vena and her husband, Harold lived in several locations including Prices Creek, Huntington and Barboursville. Vena, at the age of 43, decided to return to school to acquire her nursing certification. She continued in nursing for over 20 years at Cabell Huntington Hospital in the pediatric department. Vena loved to have family functions and she always had her camera in hand to record her family as it grew. It is a testament to Vena and Harold that their four children have great love for each other and have stayed close over the years. Vena was always active with work, church, gardening and her family. In her retirement years she loved to crochet, knit, and play dominoes and bingo with friends. Her grandchildren cherish the afghans she made for them. Vena is survived by a sister, Eula Adkins of Ona; three children, Jimmy (Iva) and Tommy (Karen) of Proctorville, OH and Mary Lou Mason (Jerry) of Williamstown, WV, a daughter-in-law, Wanda (Baker) Osburn of Westerville, OH; Nine grandchildren, Pam(Osburn) Schwartz (Jeff), Rodney Osburn (Cindy), Jeff Osburn (Dee), Sandy Russell (Gary), David Mason (Melinda), Deborah (Mason) Swiger (Brian), John Mason (Karen), Mark Sullivan (Leah), Kevin Sullivan and twenty great grand children. Vena was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold, a son, Wesley Osburn and a brother James Day. Vena was a member of Barboursville Baptist Church. Vena decided to move into Wyngate when she was 93 for its ability to provide her assistance while allowing her some independence. Vena developed many friends while at Wyngate. Vena's family would like to express their appreciation for the love and care given to Vena by the staff at Wyngate. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Todd Godby on Saturday at 11:00 am at the Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, WV with interment to follow at Forest Lawn cemetery, Huntington. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday at Henson Mortuary.
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