Ms. Willa Ruth Toney

1935 - 2017

Ms. Willa Ruth Toney obituary, 1935-2017, Pounding Mill, VA

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blue Ridge Funeral Home and Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens

5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive

Beckley, West Virginia

Willa Toney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2017.

Willa Ruth Toney 81 of Claypool Hill, VA passed away on Tuesday May 16, 2017. Born August 23, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Gladys Stover Thompson. In addition to her parents, Willa is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Dale Toney. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Ronnie Toney and wife, Theresa of Cedar Bluff, VA; granddaughter, Elizabeth Honaker and husband, Brandon; daughters, Debbie Graley and husband Jimmy of Clear Creek, WV, granddaughter, Bobbie Jo; Stephanie Mollohan and husband, Terry of Clear Creek, WV, grandson, Johnathan and wife Kayla, granddaughter, Maygon; Melonie Whitt and husband, Chris of Cedar Bluff, VA, granddaughter, Tessa; brother, Paul Thompson of Beckley, WV. Willa has six great-grandchildren, Brandon, Shayla, Ty, Phoebe, Brody and Sierra. Willa was a member of the Richland’s Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, going to church and being with her family and friends. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 19, 2017 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Rev. Gary Maynor officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Special thanks to the Commonwealth Senior Living Center of Cedar Bluff for their compassion and support during our time of loss. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley, WV.

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May 19, 2017

Gwen Stover

Great memories of Willa and her family loved her smile and joy she projected, Ethel was always telling great stories of her friendship with Willa, she was a lovely person will be missed but comfort that she is with her Lord and those she loved that have gone on. Love and prayers to the family Gwen and Leon Stover

May 19, 2017

Rebecca Farmer

She will be remembered fondly. I'll never forget her. She was like a second mommy growing up. Love you Willa and will see you again soon.

May 18, 2017

Connie Taylor

She will be remembered and loved in our hearts forever. Love you all and sending prayers to help get through this very rough time. Just remember her smile and the love she had for all of you. Your cousin, Connie Taylor.

May 18, 2017

Linda Mitchell

Prayers and sympathy to the family of Willa. She was a very precious child of God who will be very missed by all that knew her. May God comfort your hearts and know that we can meet again in our heavenly home. No more sickness and pain. God Bless You All.

May 17, 2017

Becky Maynor

Willa was such a sweet special lady. Her smile and laugh could light up your day. Her kind humble spirit was a testimony to her faith. The best is yet to come. She fought a good fight,finished her course and the victory is hers. Thankful for the blessing she's left in my life.

May 17, 2017

Tom Cordle

So sorry for the loss in this family, praying for you all.

May 17, 2017

Sandra Cordill

Shining bright like a diamond!

May 17, 2017

Sandra Cordill

Dear Family my prayers is with each of you! This is not goodbye but see you soon Willa. I will remember your kindness and bright light from Jesus you shined out to me time and time again. I will miss you my prayer partner. We always had the best time visiting together! I know you are at peace now in your eternal home. Love you dear Willa. What a time you must be having up in Heaven, see ya once my race is run!

May 17, 2017

Rita Anderson

So sorry for your loss, you mom was a sweet person, we chatted when she was able to come buy her groceries, she will be missed.

May 17, 2017

Halline Thompson

To all my distant family members I am so sorry to hear of Willa passing away. She was a wonderful Mother and I'm sure a great Grand mother and will be sorely missed. I grew up at Clear Creek and was a 1st cousin to Jimmy and a friend to her Sister Margaret

May 17, 2017

Melissa Honaker

Melonie, Praying for the greatest of Gods comfort and strength. I know He will hold you and carry you through this deep, dark valley. I am so very sorry for your loss and I love you dearly.

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