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Heath, Ellen “Iona”, 89 of Moundsville, was another angel called home by her Lord, Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born September 12, 1925 on Nauvoo Ridge, Marshall County, the daughter of the late William and Bessie Henry Gorby. She was an active member of the Waymans Ridge United Methodist Church, where she served over the years as a teacher, superintendent to Sunday school, and current treasurer; a member of the Ladies Aide, CEO’s (Waymans Ridge Homemakers), Appaloosa Horse Club, Ohio Valley Horsemen’s Club; volunteered for the Red Cross and Limestone Grade School as a reader and PTA member. She was a 4-H leader; worked with the Marshall County Fair for over 50 years; helped with the Election Polls for over 60 years; known as the “bread lady” making rolls, cakes, and wedding cakes; saw a need and helped establish and volunteer as a teacher for special needs for children in Moundsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Desmond Heath; a son John William Heath; a daughter-in-law Jodi Masters Heath; three sisters Laura Miller, Elizabeth Jerico, Letha Elliott; a brother John L. “Duke” Gorby; a son-in-law Larry G. Brookover. Survivors include six daughters Madelyn (Dwayne) Mosser of Wick, WV, Arelena (Allen) Horner, Janice Brookover, Jeanette (Nettie) Heath, Kathleen Francis, Barbara (Walter) Barnhart all of Moundsville; in addition to her daughters, her granddaughter whom she raised as a daughter, Lisa Fonner of Cameron; two brothers Lawrence and Lohren Sidney Gorby both of Moundsville; a sister-in-law Colleen Heath McClain Moore of Pt. Marion, PA; nine grandchildren John R. (Lois) Gorby of Moundsville, Patricia Via of Churchhill, VA, Allen Desmond Horner of Moundsville, Jesse (Karen) Pennington, Heather (Jay) Cox all of Wheeling, Chad (Lisa) Francis, Aaron (Natalie) Horner all of Moundsville, Amanda Jo (Matt) Ritz of Huntington, WV, Cory Scott of Virginia; 18 great-grandchildren Joel, Sarah, Jeremiah, Timothy, Steven, Kenny, Cory, Cody, Chris, Jessica, Jenn, Michael, Kyler, Bodie, Emarie, Jordon, Gavin, and Ava; four great-great-grandchildren Asia, Andrea, McKenzie, and Paige; numerous nieces and nephews. Every child she knew called her Grandma. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00pm with Rev. Ray Klages officiating. Interment in Limestone Cemetery, Moundsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Waymans Ridge United Methodist Church, 2685 Waymans Ridge Rd., Moundsville, WV 26041.

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Ellen Iona Heath

September 12, 1925 - March 8, 2015