Evelyn Buck Guthrie

Evelyn Mae Buck Guthrie, 77, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2013. Evelyn was born on May 30, 1935 in St. Albans. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold E. and Frances T. Buck and her brother, Thomas Buck. Evelyn's prayers were answered by celebrating her 59th wedding anniversary with her sweetheart William L. ?Bill? Guthrie, Sr. They were married on January 15, 1954. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her five children, Sharon and Ed Kennedy of Marmet, Karen and Roger Meadows of St. Albans, Larry Guthrie and Debi Weekley of Little River, SC, Terry and Debbie Guthrie of Raleigh, NC and Steve and Margaret Guthrie of Cross Lanes; sister, Carolyn and Jim Chesson of Wilmington, NC and brother, Charles and Jerri Buck of Nitro. Evelyn was also blessed with nine grandchildren, Jamie and Jeremy Schlatter of Fort Wayne, IN, Danielle and Bill Howell of Eskdale, Roger and Jenny Meadows of Johns Island, SC, Karla and Tim Hermansdorfer of St. Albans, Ryan Meadows of St. Albans, Alec Bailey, Andrew, Adam and Austin Guthrie all of Cross Lanes; eleven great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Cody, Joseph, Bill Jr., Cody, Bianca, Mattison, Lauren, Blake, Alayna, and Leila. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Albans High School. She was a homemaker, former Avon consultant and supportive military wife of 38 years. Also, she was a faithful pastor?s wife of 45 years. Evelyn was a dedicated member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston. She was also a previous member of Walker Chapel Bible Church in Buffalo and a charter member of Bethany Baptist Church in St. Albans. Visitation will be held from 2-5 pm Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, January 21, 2013 at the funeral home with Dr. Phil Suiter, Rev. Larry Woody, Rev. Ron Fisher and Rev. Gerald Ray officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Teays Hill Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sabrina Sawyers, RN and Gabby Johnson, PT and HospiceCare for the wonderful care they provided for Evelyn. Donations may be made to Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1919 Bigley Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302-4149, Walker Chapel Bible Church, c/o Wanda Harmon, Rt 1 Box 184, Buffalo, WV 25033 or Bethany Baptist Church, 2504 Grant Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177.

Evelyn Buck Guthrie

May 30, 1935 - January 17, 2013