Ansted, West Virginia - Naomi Jane Whipkey, 86, of Ansted passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown following a short illness.

Born in 1936 in Marfrance; she was the daughter of the late Dempsey and Bessie Hughart Hendricks.

Naomi is preceded in death by her husband, Lemoyne Whipkey.

Naomi worked for the school system, first at Ansted Elementary and then transferred to Midland Trail High School until she retired. She was a very special lady who had many friends who loved her dearly.

She was a charter member of the Lovers Leap Baptist Church where she served in many offices over the years. She loved singing alto in the church choir since she was young.

She is survived by a daughter, Terry Franklin (Bobby); son Tim Whipkey (Sonya); brother, Wayne Hendricks, and a sister Bonnie Cochran; grandchildren, Hillary Franklin and Heather Stotlemyer; great grandchildren, Ryan, Madeline, and Gabrielle, and special nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed by so many people. Thank you for your many thoughts and prayers as we go through this difficult time. We will miss our dear sweet Mother. We would like to thank the many people who took excellent care of her whether it was in the hospital or in Genesis Health Care in Ansted.

In lieu of flowers family request you may make a donation to St. Judes Hospital or ASPCA . They each had a special place in her heart.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Ansted with Pastor Milburn Pack officiating. Entombment will follow at Chapel of Rest Mausoleum, Victor. Visiation will from 1:00 until time of service at the chapel.

Online condolences www.wallaceandwallacefh.com

Wallace & Wallace, Inc., P.O. Box 335, Ansted, WV 25812 is in charge of arrangements