Mrs. Barbara Ann Gessner
February 02, 1932 - January 25, 2022
Charleston, WV
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Mrs. Barbara Ann Gessner
February 02, 1932 - January 25, 2022
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Barbara A. (Forbes) Gessner, 89, of Charleston, WV, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV, after a short illness.
Barbara was born February 12, 1932, in Morgantown, WV, and graduated from Morgantown High School in 1950. She worked at C&P Telephone Company in Morgantown and Charleston, WV, and retired after 18 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ruby Forbes; and husband Bill.
She is survived by her son, Brian of Washington, DC.
Barbara served “Meals on Wheels” with her friend and husband for 30 years.
Barbara was a member of First Presbyterian Church, was an honorary lifetime member of Presbyterian Woman, served as Deacon for two years and ushered.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV, with Rev. Dr. William C. Myers officiating.
As per her wishes, she will be cremated and buried in East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown, WV, at a later date.
No flowers, please. You may make donations to Manna Meal, 1105 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301, or Mountaineer Food Bank, 484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624.
You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, WV, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: February 12, 2022 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
- Venue: First Presbyterian Church
- Location: 16 Leon Sullivan Way Charleston , WV - (Get Directions)
Manna Meal
- Address: 1105 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301 - (Get Directions)
Mountaineer Food Bank
- Address: 484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624 - (Get Directions)
2 responses to Mrs. Barbara Ann Gessner
Janice Lessley says:
February 9, 2022
Barbara was my dear dear friend. Since my move to Florida, she has
kept in touch to keep me updated about friends, church and community
activities. Her “envelopes” displayed her many creative talents. I will
miss her more than words can say. We volunteered together and shared
many church events/activities at FPC. Janice Lessley (2.07.22)
Honor Johnson says:
February 6, 2022
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Barbara’s passing.
She was such a beautiful, loving, artistic soul! She had the best hugs, and she sent me cards on every holiday and birthday, always with some of her original artwork on the envelopes. I will miss her greatly, and my heart goes out to all those who are mourning her passing.
The love and joy she brought to so many will surely live on. Rest well, sweet Barb! 💜🌟