Edith Marcum Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edith Hall Marcum died unexpectedly in Port Orange, Florida, on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 at the age of 94. She previously resided in Belo WV. Edith is survived by her son, Gregory (Tami) Marcum of Port Orange FL and her daughter, Karen (Guy) Baisden of Port Orange Fl; a brother, Homer (Bernice) Hall and sister, Joyce Hall Trimble; grandsons, Justin (Leah) Baisden and Joshua (Susan) Baisden, Michael (Dawn) Marcum and Jason (JaNessa) Marcum; and great grandchildren, Jordan, Tristin, Julianna and Henry Baisden and Jaxon Marcum. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Marcum, and a brother, Oliver Hall. Edith was born on April 29th, 1924 in Mingo County, graduated from Lenore High School and Bowling Green Business College. She was married to Leonard in the mid 1940s with whom she shared a long and loving marriage until his death. She worked in Williamson WV a short time after completion of business school but devoted the majority of her following years to being a full time homemaker and loving mother. She was a devoted member of Belo United Baptist Church and after moving to Florida in 1987 was an active member of Westside Baptist Church. Edith enjoyed a host of friends and neighbors, loved working in her yard and was an avid reader. She was a joy to be with and always had a joyful and caring nature. She enjoyed most the times spent with her family. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:30 pm at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV. Reverend David Parsley will officiate. Chafin Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at ChafinFuneralHome.Com.

Edith Marcum

April 29, 1940 - December 4, 2018

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