Obituary

Mary S. Marcum
(March 11, 1924 - May 17, 2011)

Mary S. Marcum, 87, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Tuesday May 17, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, after a brief illness. The family will receive friends at the Reger Funeral Home located at 1242 Adams Ave., Huntington, from 6 pm until 8 pm on Friday May 20th. Funeral services will be held at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God, located at 2039 Jefferson Ave., Huntington on Saturday May 21st at 2 pm, followed by graveside services at Forest Memorial Park, Rt. 60, Milton, WV. Mary was born on March 11, 1924 in Delbarton, WV to Johnse and Esther Ferrell. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Marcum, Jr., her parents, her brothers Bryson, Marion and Hugh Ferrell. She is survived by her son Willis (Gina) Walters, granddaughters Stacy Carter, Amanda and Brittany Simmons, and the joy of her life her great grandson Brian Callaway. She is also survived by her sisters, Lula Ferrell, Sallie Farley, Gracie Vernatter, Straulie Pratt and her brother Grover Ferrell. Mary's love of Jesus was evident in her sweet and loving personality. She witnessed quietly through her compassion and caring ways. Others needs were always placed before her own. She was a steadfast prayer warrior yet meek and humble servant to her Lord and Savior. She will be greatly missed by all.