Retta Gay McCRAY
- Born: 15 Jan 1915, Hettie, Braxton Co., WV 2223
- Marriage (1): Raymond Allen BLAGG on 10 Mar 1934 in Duffy, Lewis Co., WV 2220
- Marriage (2): ? BECKMAN
- Died: 11 Feb 2007, Canal Winchester, Fairfield Co., OH at age 92 2223
- Buried: 17 Feb 2007, Green Hill Cemetery, Hettie, Braxton Co., WV 2224
General Notes:
The Weston Democrat, Weston, WV, Online Edition, 14 Feb 2007
Retta Gay Blagg, 92, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, and formerly of Ireland, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2007.
She was born January 9, 1915, in Braxton County, near Ireland.
At age 19, she met and married Raymond Blagg, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2006. They were blessed with 72 years of marriage.
She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Betty J. Blagg and husband William Fabrycki of Columbus, OH; her son, Bob L. Blagg and wife Christy of Canal Winchester, OH; five grandchildren, Sherry (Tim) Tilton, Dianne (David) Herrmann, Kimberly Blagg, Julie (Mike) Henestofel and Gregory Alan Spaur; eight great-grandchildren, Brandon, Timmy, Justin, Ryan, Amy, Bryce, Lisa and Kerry; one great-great-granddaughter, Madison; one brother-in-law, Henry (Alice) Blagg of Salem; one sister-in-law, Athelene Helmick of Salem; and a host of relative and friends.
Initially, the family lived on a farm in West Virginia until 1952, when they moved to Columbus, OH, in Upper Arlington. Retta retired from Lazarus (Macy's) after working over 25 years as a cosmetic consultant for Estee Lauder. She was a member of the Greenhill UM Church and the Fourth Avenue Christian Church in Columbus where she was a member for more than 40 years. Retta gave her life to Christ at an early age and lived a faithful Christian life. Retta was devoted to her family and Savior.
Friends will be received at the Alkire Funeral Chapel of Ireland on Friday, February 16. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, at the Alkire Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Greenhill Cemetery.
Retta married Raymond Allen BLAGG, son of Henry Hayes BLAGG and Rachel Jane PULLIN, on 10 Mar 1934 in Duffy, Lewis Co., WV.2220 (Raymond Allen BLAGG was born on 13 Jan 1915 in Palmer, Braxton Co., WV,2206,2221 died on 12 Jul 2006 in Canal Winchester, Fairfield Co., OH 2221 and was buried on 17 Jul 2006 in Green Hill Cemetery, Hettie, Braxton Co., WV 2222.)
Retta next married ? BECKMAN.
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