Josephine Fankhouser Obituary

Age - 92

October 6, 2023

New Martinsville, WV

Josephine Rachel Fankhouser, 92, of New Martinsville, WV left this world on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her daughter's home with her family by her side. Josephine was born August 3, 1931, in Hannibal, OH daughter of the late Earl Brady and Bessie (Wilt) Henthorn, Sr. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading her Bible, sewing, caring for her family and her ministries with folks. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Paden City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Grant Fankhouser; brother, Earl Brady Henthorn, II and sister, Jessie Marie Henthorn. Surviving are her three children, Stephanie Fankhouser of New Martinsville, WV, Samuel (Pam) Fankhouser of Cameron, WV and Rose (Denny) Wichterman of New Martinsville, WV and several nieces, nephews and cousins. At Josephine's request there will be no services. She will be laid to rest near the love of her life in Greenlawn Memorial Park in New Martinsville, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to either Wetzel County Animal Shelter, 399 Mollohan Dr. , New Martinsville, WV 26155 or Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 900 Fourth Ave. , Paden City, WV 26159.

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