Obituary

Sarah ellen toney hey, 83, of charleston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at home, on sunday, may 24, 2015.           she was born on january 1, 1932 to the late john h. And frances fillinger toney.

Ellen  was previously employed by the public service commission.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the woman who raised her,the beloved clara stewart; clara’s daughter, verna stewart cooper; and a nephew, “jl” toney.

She  is survived by her loving husband of 38 wonderful years, judge john hey; brother, john l. Toney and his wife, wilma of tornado; niece, diane toney pauland her husband chris of smyrna, tn; nephew, mark e. Toney of new york, ny; clara’s son, elmer “pete” stewart of hernshaw; and special friends, rose robinson and isabel kinnison.

Funeral service will be 11 a.M. Friday, may 29, 2015 at barlow bonsall funeral home,charleston with dr. Randall flanagan officiating.  burial will follow at the donel c. Kinnard  memorial state veterans cemetery, dunbar. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.M. Thursday, may 28, 2015 at thefuneral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com.

Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.