Alma Jean Gillenwater

Alma Jean Gillenwater, 82, of Matoaka Road (Lake Bottom), Rock, WV, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at his home.   Born on June 10, 1934 in Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Vergie Rosa Thomas. She had been a resident of Matoaka Road for 27 years and attended the Roger Street Community Church. She formerly worked for Holiday Inn as a housekeeper.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Gillenwater; a son, Eugene Gillenwater; a granddaughter, Angie Swartz; a grandson, Ryan Hudson; brothers, Odean and Freeman; and sisters, Mary and Marie.   Survivors include:   Son:       James Lee Gillenwater of Princeton   Daughters:          Dora Kay Clark and Robert of Blacksburg, VA                                 Virginia Diane Presnell of Smithfield, TN                                 Carol Sue Hudson of Lake Bottom   22 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren   Brothers:             Omega Thomas and Linnie Mae of OH                                 David Thomas and Betty of Princeton                                 Freddy Thomas and Sue of High Point, NC   Sisters: Cleo Dull of Princeton                 Wanda Thompson and Jimmy of Princeton   The family also wishes to thank Dr. Phade for the great care he has provided.   Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Rick Setser officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where family and friends will serve as pallbearers.   Friends may call on Thursday from 6:00-8:00PM at the funeral home.   Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com