Vera J. Myers, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 26, 2015 at Montgomery Rehab and Nursing. Montgomery, WV. She was the daughter of the late Virgil and Gladys Legg of Fola, WV. Her siblings include the late Clifford Legg, Alice Conway and Ferrell Legg.
She was a devout Christian, wife, mother and grandmother that will be forever remembered by everyone for her witty storytelling, dedication to family and the ability to make the best of any situation. Vera, also known as “Babe” by her late husband James D. Myers, was an inspiration to many she came in contact with. She was a proud member of the Bell Creek Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir alongside her late husband. She loved talking to people and had a gift for sharing stories that could only be uniquely told by her. Vera will be missed by many including the staff at the nursing home where she resided for 8 years. Not only did they take great care of her, but many were like family. Vera’s family will be forever grateful to them and to Kanawha Hospice.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Myers, and daughters Connie L. Norris and Sandra J. Hoffman. She is survived by her children Bonnie Smith of NC, Karen Dillard of VA and Michael Myers of WV: Grandchildren, in chronological order, Steve Smith of CA, Vicky Underwood and partner Jeremy Burnette of WV. Leslie Smith of CA, Cathy Hartley and husband Jeff of WV, Brandon Norris of MD, Stephanie Norris of VA, James Hoffman and wife Devann of WV, Kelly Myers of WV and Sean Dillard of MD; Great – Grandchildren, Jeff Hartley, Jared Shamblin, Kristen Shamblin, Caitlyn Hartley, Matthew Ault, Christopher Ault, Ryan Ault, Landon Hoffman all of WV, Gabrielle Dillard of MD and Charles James of WV,and her Great Great Grandchildren Easton and Gracie Johnson, Memry Hartley and Lillian Shamblin.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday Oct. 1, 2015 at Bell Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Dixie, WV @ 1:00 P.M. with Minister: Jeff Floyd officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, at the Church.
Visitation will be Wednesday Sept. 30, 2015 at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, WV from 6 to 8 P.M.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneral.com
Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Myers Family.
