Corliss Ann Barksdale

Corliss Ann Barksdale, 81, of Hepzibah, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Sherry’s Personal Care Home in Jane Lew, where she was lovingly cared for by Sherry and all the other staff members.  She was born on July 2, 1944 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Harry Harrison Hanger and Sara Dews Hanger.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Benjamin “Benny” Barksdale, Sr., whom he she married on June 30, 1962 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Clarksburg.  She was loved and cared for by “Amazing Benny” until her last days.

She is also survived by two children, Donna Barksdale Ham and husband Elijah of Montclair, VA and Brian Barksdale and wife Michelle of Clarksburg; grandchildren, Olivia Sienko and husband Joel, Sarah Barksdale, Isaiah Barksdale, Isaac Barksdale and Ian Barksdale; sister, Myra Lou Hanger of Detroit, MI.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Benjamin M. Barksdale, Jr., and one daughter, Marsha Lynn Barksdale.

She was a graduate of Washington Irving High School, Class of 1962, and also attended Salem College. Corliss dedicated her working career to serving others as a Teacher’s Aide for the Harrison County School Board. Over her 31 years of faithful service, she touched the lives of countless students, offering patience, kindness, and encouragement to all who knew her.  Corliss was a long-time and devoted member of Christ Episcopal Church in Clarksburg, where her faith was an important part of her daily life. She lived her faith through her actions, showing compassion, love, and grace to those around her.  Our beloved Corliss will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing of knowing her. While our hearts are heavy, we find comfort and peace in knowing she is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His love for her has been everlasting, and we give thanks for the promise of eternal life and the time we were blessed to share with her.  Corliss will be sadly and deeply missed by Benny, as well as her children and grandchildren, whom she truly loved and adored with all her heart. Family was the center of her life, and she took great pride and joy in watching her family grow. She never met a stranger and had a natural gift for making others feel welcome, valued, and cared for. Corliss found great joy in volunteering and helping others, always giving of her time with a cheerful and generous spirit. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NCWV Parkinson’s Support Group, C/O, Whitney Policano, 141 Brighton Circle, Clarksburg, WV  26301.  Please place Restricted for Local Parkinson’s Support Group in the memo line or to the Christ Episcopal Church for the Back Pack Ministry.

In honoring Corliss’s wishes, she will be cremated. Online condolences and memories can be made online at www.davisfuneralhomewv.com.  Davis Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barksdale family.   

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