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Helen "Petie" Shafer Boone, 99, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born Sept. 10, 1923, in Cassville, WV. A daughter of the late Charles R. Cordray and Emma B. Morris.
She previously worked at Monongahela Power Co. in Morgantown, WV, in the Collection and Credit Department. Helen was a member of the South Parkersburg United Methodist Church, Gihon C.E.O.'S, 4- H, United Methodist Women, and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed quilting, attending church, flowers, Hershey's chocolate with almonds and spending time with her grandchildren.
Helen is survived by a daughter, Susan J. Morrison; a step daughter, Laura Sandy; a son, Douglas E. Shafer; two step sons, Terry Boone (Karen) and Michael Boone; three grandchildren, Kym Hyson (Brian), Amy Blasher (Todd), Mark Shafer (Michelle); seven great grandchildren, Emma and Evan Hyson, Matthew and Reagan Blasher, Madison, Alex, Carter Shafer; several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Earl Shafer; her second husband, Hugh C. Boone; three sisters, and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg with Reverend Rick Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Cemetery in Morgantown, WV. Visitation will be 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, May, 3, 2023, at the funeral home.
She was an incredible woman loved by many- the life of the party!
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Cedar Grove for her care.
Memorial donations may be made to South Parkersburg United Methodist Church.
Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Boone family.