1927
Donna
2017
Donna Markley
February 15, 1927 — January 14, 2017
Donna Jean Markley, 89, of Thomas, WV passed away January 14, 2017 at Cortland Acres. She was born February 15, 1927 in Pierce, WV a daughter of the late Lawrence and Virdella Cummings. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Theodore Markley, also preceding her in death, 3 brothers, Lawrence David Cummings, Daniel Cummings, and Jerry Alden Cummings, 1 sister, Marian Kimble, and 1 daughter-in-law, Jill Markley.
She is survived by 1 brother, Terry Lynn Cummings, Phoenix, AZ, 1 sister, Carol Helmick, Damascus, MD, 2 sons, Rick Markley, and Ted (Jackie) Markley, 2 daughters, Toni (Bob) Helmick and Donna Lynn (Barry) Oppenheim, 9 grandchildren, Scott, Kevin, Shane, Justin, Wade, Andrea, Jason, Jenna, and Joey, and 9 great-grandchildren, Alex, Paige, Courtney, Dixie, Evan, Mikey, Madison, Cassie, and Aryanna.
Mrs. Markley was known as the Matriarch of the family and always taking care of her family, she extended her love, care, and devotion to Cortland Acres as she volunteered for over 27 years.
Friends will be received Tuesday, January 17, from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 18, at Hinkle Funeral Chapel with Rev. Neil Parsons officiating. Interment will follow in Nethkin Hill Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.hinklefuneralhome.com
She is survived by 1 brother, Terry Lynn Cummings, Phoenix, AZ, 1 sister, Carol Helmick, Damascus, MD, 2 sons, Rick Markley, and Ted (Jackie) Markley, 2 daughters, Toni (Bob) Helmick and Donna Lynn (Barry) Oppenheim, 9 grandchildren, Scott, Kevin, Shane, Justin, Wade, Andrea, Jason, Jenna, and Joey, and 9 great-grandchildren, Alex, Paige, Courtney, Dixie, Evan, Mikey, Madison, Cassie, and Aryanna.
Mrs. Markley was known as the Matriarch of the family and always taking care of her family, she extended her love, care, and devotion to Cortland Acres as she volunteered for over 27 years.
Friends will be received Tuesday, January 17, from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 18, at Hinkle Funeral Chapel with Rev. Neil Parsons officiating. Interment will follow in Nethkin Hill Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.hinklefuneralhome.com
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