Mrs. Doris Martha (Hale) Moyers, died October 1, 2018 peacefully, after an extended illness, in Parkersburg, WV, at the age of 96. Doris is survived by her children Rhea Marie Russell (James) of Ocala, FL, John Vincent Moyers (Verna), Lewis Leslie Moyers (Rebecca), Theresa Ann Bonner (Philip), and Timothy Hale Moyers (Tammy) all of Parkersburg, WV. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a brother, James Hale.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert Luten and Sidney Myrtle Burdette Hale, as well as her husband, Lewis Vincent Moyers and her siblings, Walter Hale, Elizabeth Holbert, Lillian Gates, William (Pete) Hale, Lena Eaton, Mary McPeek, John Hale and Georgia Wilson. Doris was born August 17, 1922, in Rockport, WV, was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. Except for a short period of time after her marriage, she was a lifelong resident of Wood County, WV and was a valued source of information to the Wood County Historical Society. She loved being a mother and grandmother and was always ready to make sure no one left her home hungry. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed making quilts for each generation of her growing family. As a member of 4-H growing up, she continued to help with activities all her life. She loved birthday parties and never missed a grandchild or great grandchild’s graduation. Doris was a member of the Marrtown Farm Women’s Club (Later the Marrtown Homemaker’s Club) for 70 years, serving as an officer many times. She was also named as Wood County Belle. During her husband’s term as Chief in Blennerhassett Volunteer Fire Department, she started the Ladies Auxiliary, helping the new department get off to a good start. For many years Doris was a member of the Seniors Bowling League at Ren-Dor Lanes. She enjoyed her many trips around the country to Ladies Bowling Associations tournaments. She was always ready for a trip anywhere, anytime. They included a trip to Germany and a cruise to the Caribbean Islands. Doris was a member of the Catholic Church, joining St. Francis Xavier Parish before her marriage and later becoming a founding member of St. Monica’s Parish in Lubeck. Her family wishes to thank the members of both churches for their attention during her illness and the visits and bringing of the Blessed Sacraments to her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2018, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Father John Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018 also at the funeral home. A lunch will follow the services. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.sunsetparkersburg.com
