Thelma Marie Oxley

Thelma Marie Robinson Oxley 76, of Scott Depot, WV passed away on April 22, 2025. She and Bill are finally reunited again since his death in 2008. Marie was born on December 5, 1948 to the late Harold Richard and Myrtle Irene Horne Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Oxley; and sisters: Barbara, Betty and Joyce. She is survived by her sons: Christopher Oxley (Kelly) and Ryan Oxley (Brooke); grandchildren: Madeline “Maddy”, Owen, Stella, Audrey, and Lincoln; sisters: Jeannie, Patricia, and Diana; brothers: Harold “Robby” and his companion, Sharon, and David “Ronnie” and his wife, Dee. Marie was the fourth child of two unselfish parents, who sacrificed so much to provide a loving home for their children. She attended school in Kanawha and Roane Counties having graduated from Walton High School where she was a cheerleader, class officer and a member of student council. She had a long career with the federal government, employed at the Social Security Administration for over 40 years. Marie retired in a management position, but held many positions over the years. She was most proud of the time she served as the Area Work Incentives Coordinator, assisting people with disabilities to return to work while providing training and assistance in 30 SSA Offices throughout WV and PA. She served on several boards including the Workforce Board, Youth Council, Kanawha County Consortium of Agencies, assisted in writing legislation for Medicaid in WV for people with disabilities, assisted in developing and validating computer programs for working disabled, worked with WVUCED through WVU and local programs for the disabled. She was honored with awards from Goodwill Industries, WV Vocational Rehabilitation, and Association for Persons in Supported Employment as well as a Regional Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Citation from SSA. She also served as EEO Counselor and was active in the AFGE Union. After retirement she volunteered at various organizations such as the Hospital Auxiliary at Thomas Memorial Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House where she was named the Volunteer of the Year, St. Francis School of Assisi where she organized a 5k in her husband’s memory to raise funds for the school and was a member of the church where she was seen throughout St. Albans at various sporting events that her grandchildren participated in while working in the concession stands. Marie would tell you her greatest gift and blessing in her life was her marriage to James “Bill” Oxley. They were soulmates, best friends and he truly was the love of her life. She would always say part of that gift and blessing were Bill’s two sons from a previous marriage that she considered her own sons: Chris and Ryan. Nothing in her life meant more to her than this family, especially with the added blessings of two daughters-in-law and 5 grandchildren whom she cherished and adored. She and Bill lived life to the fullest, traveling to new places, beach vacations, especially in Destin, FL, WVU Ballgames, concerts, NASCAR races, family and friends get-togethers, holidays-just a blessed life. Bill was tragically killed at the Bayer Institute Plant explosion in 2008 and Marie felt a loss that never healed completely. Her grandchildren were her greatest comfort and joy to fill that void. Per her request there will be no services. She will be cremated and will join Bill in Destin, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you do an act of kindness for someone in Marie’s honor. Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting her tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV is honored to serve the family.

Thelma Marie Oxley

December 5, 1948 - April 22, 2025