Elsie Faye Shreves, 82, of Gassaway, formerly of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Braxton Health Care Center, Sutton.

She was born in Roane County on July 26, 1939 to the late James Isaiah Martin and Vernie Wagner Martin.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlos Leon Shreves and twin sister, Delcie Lipscomb.

Elsie worked in Harrison County at the Senior Center and at the Bicounty Nutritional Center as a cook.  When she lived in Clarksburg she attended the Upper Room Church, Adamston, but most recently she was a member of the Mid State Church of God, Gassaway.  She loved church.  In her spare time she did puzzle books and watched gospel programs on TV.  She will be missed.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Bill Shreves and wife, Jeanette, of Frametown and David Shreves and wife, Vanessa, of Shinnston; grandson, William Lee Shreves of Gassaway; sister in law, Cindy Bender, of Heaters; niece, Becky Sawitski and husband, Gary, of Grafton; and nephews, Daniel Lipscomb and fiancée, Makeiska Harris, of Grafton, Eric Linger of Exchange, and Joshua Linger and wife, Rachel, of Exchange.

In keeping with Elsie’s wishes she was cremated.

Elsie’s memorial service will be 12 Noon Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Rodney England officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Mid State Church of God, PO Box 157, Gassaway, WV  26624.

Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.