Jerry Mae Stalnaker-Groff Wandling, 88, of Heaters, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at United Hospital Center.

She was born in Braxton County, WV on January 24, 1935, to the late William “Bill” Stalnaker and Arlene “ Arlie” Golden Stalnaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Glenneth “Curley” Wandling, brothers, Joe and Jack Stalnaker; and her first husband, Harley T. “Jiggs” Groff.

Jerry Mae enjoyed reading newspapers. She was an avid sports fan, especially West Virginia University and the University of Alabama football. In her earlier years, until she was unable, she had a very large vegetable garden and canned from the harvest. She loved taking care of her farm. Jerry Mae enjoyed sitting on the front porch and watching all the wildlife. She loved visiting with her friends and family. She was a Christian by faith. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by all.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Dale Groff, of Heaters, WV; daughter, Nobie Holley-Dean (Craig) of Burnsville, WV; stepdaughter, Connie Byus (Ron) and their family of Mason County, WV; two special grandchildren, Justin Groff (Samantha) of Heaters, WV and Shealyn Holley (Matt) of Columbus, Ohio; great grandchildren, Aria, Auron, and Arley Fincham, and Ryleigh Groff.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, November 17, 2023, and from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Saturday, November 18th at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.

Her funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Jason Allen officiating.

Interment will follow at the Wandling-Groff Family Farm Cemetery, Heaters, WV.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Jack Stalnaker Athletic Scholarship, Shirley Stalnaker at 736 Acorn Court, Warrenton, Virginia 26186.

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