Obituary

VENA KINCAID
(March 30, 2014)

VENA KINCAID has joined her heavenly family, leaving precious memories and abundant life lessons for her cherished family, friends and neighbors. Vena was the last child born to the late Boyd and Annie Adkins at the beloved homeplace, Steer Branch. She was predeceased by her parents and all her siblings, including Carson, Clifford and Scott Adkins; and sisters Zina Davis, Eva Adkins, Elva Tomlinson and Neva Brinegar. She also endured the painful loss of daughter Lana Shepard, and grandson Keith Jacks. Vena leaves a legacy of love and devotion to two sons and daughters-in-law, Arley H. and Rebecca Shepard, and Larry K. and Tracy Shepard, of Huntington; and her daughter and son-in-law Lelia and Jim Armstrong of Tinton Falls, N.J.; her beloved granddaughter Kellee Boster; and her very special "chosen" daughter and son-in-law Judy and Mike Dituro of Huntington. She enjoyed a vast "extended" family and loved dearly her 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Vena was talented, hard-working, generous and creative. She was a great cook and took pride in keeping a welcoming and inviting home. She also enjoyed floral design. Her shuffleboard skills were unmatched. She devoted many years to Perry Norvell Shoe Co., and eventually gravitated to the highest calling of her life as owner of Vena's Rest Haven, where she lovingly cared for and provided a home for many older "friends". She loved each and every person in her care and treated them as family members. She was fortunate to make many lasting friendships with her patients' families and people who worked for her as well. Our dearest Mother, Gran Gran, Aunt, Confidant and Friend is simply irreplaceable. We are grateful for the unwavering love and kindness she extended to everyone. She is at last resting in God's arms, free of disease and pain. Visitation will be at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and the funeral will follow on Friday at noon by Rev. Fred Ramey. There are so many ways to acknowledge and honor her life. First and foremost, Vena would want everyone to do something positive for someone else, to volunteer time and talent to a worthy cause, to love family and friends without judging, to cherish loved ones and make sure they know it, to make a meal or provide clothing for someone who is struggling. Her very favorite charity was Huntington City Mission (624 10th Street, Huntington, 25701), and a donation to them would be a very thoughtful way to remember her.