Eulah Jane Channell Yokum
Eulah Jane Channell Yokum, 87, passed away peacefully on April 11 at Lavender Fields Assisted Living in Beverly. She was born March 13, 1938, the seventh child of her late parents, Norvel Osgrow and Cynthia Elizabeth Harris Channell of Elkwater.
She is survived by her son, Greg (Lisa) and their two adult children, Ryan and Ethan of Austin, Texas.
Also surviving are two sisters, Doris Hogan (Roy-deceased) and Patsy Kyle (Benny-deceased); and many nieces, nephews and their families.
Eulah was preceded in death by her husband, Gail; her son, Steven (Rhonda), as well as six siblings and their spouses, Leotta Hornbeck (Dellot), Arlene Swecker (Arden/Ted), Olen Channell (Billie Jean), Lena Duckworth (Ray), Betty Dickinson (Royce) and Linda James Cheuvront (Garry).
Eulah was a long-time resident of Valley Bend. She graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in 1957, where, in addition to being a drummer in the band, she met her future husband, Gail. She attended college at Alderson Broaddus in Philippi, and later earned an interior design certification from the Sheffield School in New York.
Eulah was a member of the Valley Bend United Methodist Church, serving for many years as the choir director. She was also active with the youth and Sunday School programs, and periodically delivered sermons.
Earlier in her career, she worked as a medical records technician for both Memorial General and Davis Memorial Hospitals in Elkins. Later, she worked for the Randolph County Department of Health and Human Resources.
Eulah was named in honor of her grandmother, Eva Jane Arbogast Channell. Her interests, influenced by her faith and family values, included Biblical research, comparative religions, and music. She will be remembered by family and friends as caring, kind-hearted, and always willing to serve the needs of others.
A private service will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Elkins. A future service at Valley Bend United Methodist Church will be dedicated in her honor.
The family wishes to thank the caring and attentive staff at Lavender Fields Assisted Living as well as the supportive hospice caregivers of West Virginia Caring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.