Helen A. Shockey *
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Helen Althea (Smith) Shockey, 90, of Ravenswood, W.Va., passed away June 16, 2017. Graveside services will be private in Ravenswood Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood.
Published in Gallipolis Daily Tribune from June 19 to June 20, 2017
Helen Althea (Smith) Shockey, 90, of Ravenswood, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home June 16, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 16, 1926, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Helen (Coast) Smith. She was preceded by her husband, Carrol E. Shockey who passed on May 31, 1999, after 52 years of marriage; and brothers and sisters, George, Cliff, Dale and Alwilda. She was a Methodist and active 4-H leader. She was a former employee of H-P stores and was a cook for the Jackson County Courthouse. Survivors include her sons, Paul (Pat) Shockey and Olin Shockey, both of Ravenswood; daughter, Helen Hannum of Ravenswood; grandchildren, Erin (Gary) Garrison, Todd (Felecia) Shockey, Joe (Rachel) Shockey, Matt (Gina) Taylor, Mark (Jennifer) Taylor, Julia (Brian) Wood and Dan (Lauren) Shockey all of Ravenswood; great-grandchildren, Denise, Brooke, Carter, Ethan, Will, Riley, Emma, Katie, Regan, Russell, Ryan, Matt and Audrey; and great great-grandchild, Bella. Graveside services will be private in Ravenswood Cemetery. Arrangements are provided by Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the H. Althea Shockey Scholarship Fund, C/O Joe Shockey, 667 Crooked Run Road, Ravenswood, WV 26164.