Helen Eggleston

Scott Depot- Helen Powers Eggleston, 84, of Scott Depot passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, WV. Born September 23, 1928 in Ashland, KY, she was a daughter of the late Landon Peter and Ruby Virtresse O?Brien Powers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Peyton Eggleston her sisters, Lillian Welch and Renie Byrnside; her brother, Landon Powers, Jr. Soon after her birth in Ashland, the Powers family moved to Teays Valley, WV. It was here that she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hurricane High School where she was a majorette. She and her husband, Vernon, were married in 1947 just after Vernon returned from WW II, where he served in the Navy. As a young lady Helen used to take the train from Scott Depot to St. Albans everyday where she worked at the Bank of St. Albans and then later at St. Albans City Hall. She retired from Monsanto Corporation in Nitro WV, where she worked as a secretary in the personnel department. Helen was a strong Christian. She attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church most of her life, where she served the Lord in many capacities including Church Clerk and on two pulpit committees. Most importantly, she shared her faith with her family. Both her son Tim and daughter Terri are believers and were impacted by her faith. By sharing her love of the Lord with her family, it has created a Christian heritage that is being passed down now from generation to generation. She and Vernon left Teays Valley for a brief period of her life. They moved to Myrtle Beach, SC in 1984. During that time of their life they hosted many friends. They especially loved having their grandchildren. Helen succeeded in creating many great memories for the 5 grandchildren and their families. After Vernon died in 1991, Helen soon moved back to the valley to be near her daughter Terri. Surviving are her children, Tim Eggleston (Marsha) of Hedgesville, WV, Terri Eggleston of Scott Depot; her sister, Wanda Johnson of Hurricane; her brother, John Powers (Mary) of Conyers, GA. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Kara Brooks (Jason) of Richmond, VA, Jessica Scalf (Harley) of Gassaway, WV, Nathan Nisbet of Dunbar, Brad Eggleston of Black Mountain, NC, Jonathan Nisbet of Scott Depot as well as great-grandchildren, Carter Nisbet, Cohl Brooks and Madison Scalf. Funeral service will be held at 11am Monday, October 15, 2012 in the Historic Sanctuary of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, WV with Pastor Ron McClung, Rev. Lee White and Rev. Harley D. Scalf officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane, WV. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Sunday at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made the Mount Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, WV 25526