Vera J. Arbogast Obituary

Vera J. "Jean" Arbogast, age 90 years, a resident of Harman, slipped away peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born October 15, 1932 at Harman, a daughter of the late Earnest Hayes Wolford and Sarra Alma Huffman Wolford. On June 18, 1979, she was married to Russell V. Arbogast, Jr., who preceded her in death October 24, 2009. Vera is survived by one son, David L. Bennett and wife Grace of Onego, WV and one daughter, Jennie Shifflett and husband Doug of Harman. One brother, Clark Wolford of Harman; three granddaughters, Jessica Thompson and husband Art, CJ Bennett and Lacy Dolly and husband Scot and one step-grandson, Jase Shifflett. One step-son, Randall Arbogast and wife Sandra; three step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive. Also preceding her in death were two sisters and a loving granddaughter Danielle Marie Raines who met her at the gates of Heaven, and other family members. Mrs. Arbogast was a graduate of Harman High School and had worked at Hanover Shoe, Hedrick's 4-U Restaurant and K-Mart grill and store until her retirement. She was always outdoors, enjoyed mowing the yard, tending garden and working on the farm with the chickens and horses. Jean enjoyed crocheting doilies and loved spending hours making items for her family and friends. She was a member of the Harman Presbyterian Church.

Friends may call from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at held at 2:00 pm Friday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bob Yothers officiating. Interment will follow at the North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Davis Health System Foundation, P. O. Box 1188, Elkins, WV 26241 or Harman Senior Center, P. O. Box 245, Harman, WV 26270 in memory of Mrs. Arbogast. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Vera J. "Jean" Arbogast.