Leatrice J. Fankhauser

Leatrice "Dede" Joyce Fankhauser, age 89, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on May 11, 2015 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home in Parkersburg, WV. She was born on October 4, 1925 in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late Charles M. Kennedy and Dolly (Gabbert) Kennedy.

Leatrice is survived by two sons, Roger Bruce Fankhauser of Clarksburg, WV and Stephen Reid Fankhauser of Parkersburg, WV; a daughter, Kathy Sue Fankhauser Yachuw of Elkins, WV; five grandchildren, Billy, Jocelyn, Kristine, Craig, and Melissa; and nine great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Ray Fankhauser; four brothers, three sisters; a son-in-law, Stephen John Yachuw, March 21, 2013.

Leatrice graduated from Victory High School in 1943, was a member of the United Methodist Church in Adamston, and was a member of the church's Woman's club.

The family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home on Rt. 98 Clarksburg/Nutter Fort on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Cale III, presiding. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1601 Second Ave. Charleston, WV 25387. Online condolences may be sent to DavisFuneralHomeWV.com. Davis Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Fankhauser Family.

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