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Dora Lea Beckner, 98, a resident of Hilltop Drive Philippi, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Dora Lea was born Feb. 28, 1925, in Barbour County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Jerome and Dana (Gaynor) Stalnaker. She was united in marriage on Nov. 8, 1946, to Ralph L. Beckner, who preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 2008.
Surviving are one daughter, Ralphene Moore and husband, Gary, of Philippi; one son, David Beckner and wife, Leslie Mehl, of Canaan Valley; one sister, Mary Lou Wagner of Philippi; three grandchildren, Stephen Boni, Ian Beckner and wife, Dena, of Oakland Maryland, and Hannah Beckner and fiance, Justin Hovatter, of Bozeman, Montana; and four great-grandchildren, Kinzie, Hazel, Torin and Lark.
Dora Lea was preceded in death by one brother, Leland Stalnaker; and one sister, Helen Griffith.
Mrs. Beckner retired from the Barbour Department Store where she had worked for many years.
Dora Lea was a member of the Crim Memorial United Methodist Church. She loved being with her family, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren brought her much joy.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and onsite Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Funeral services will be conducted at noon with Pastor Sam Haught officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Crim Memorial United Methodist Church 78 Pike St. Philippi, WV 26416.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneral homeservices.com.