Wilma McNece Dwyer passes away

Wilma McNece Dwyer, Class of 1955, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8 in Fairmont.

Betty McNece Poster, her sister, also is a Monongah High graduate.

Their parents were Joseph and Mildred Shepard McNece.

Wilma Dwyer

August 18, 1936 - February 8, 2015

Wilma Dwyer, 78, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her friends and family. She was born August 18, 1936 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Shepard McNece.

Wilma was a member of the Monongah Baptist Church and was a 1955 graduate of Monongah High School. She was formerly employed at Westinghouse in Fairmont. 

In her free time, she enjoyed baking and spending time with her family. She loved all children and especially loved her grandchildren. 

She is survived by her children, Rick and his wife Lois of Chambersburg, PA, Joe Scott of Worthington, and Joy Damico of Worthington; grandchildren, Stacey Meyer and her husband Steve of Ashburn, VA, Tracey Desai and her husband Nikhil of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Elizabeth Damico of Worthington, Louis Damico of Shinnston, and Johanna Scott of Fairmont; great grandchildren, Amaru Desai, Autumn Damico, Amelia Desai, Anna Ni, and Trent Meyer; sister, Betty Poster of Scott Depot, WV; and aunt, Wilma June Slovekosky. 

Wilma McNece Dwyer had a special relationship with longtime friends Lucille Wells and JoAnn Lehman who recently helped with her care. She is also survived by a friend, Rachel Hilbert and her wonderful neighbors, Glenn and Loretta Phillips, Eric and Heather Dyson, and Jerry and Nancy Martin. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Dwyer, who passed away in 2007; and two sisters, Juanita Aycock and Lessie Kelly. 

The family would like to give a special thank you Dr. Eugene Menez, who was her longtime doctor and friend and to Courtnie and Stormy from Amedisys Hospice for the wonderful care they provided. 

Memorial donations may be made in Wilma's memory to Amedisys Hospice, 67 Casino Dr., Suite 102, Anmore, WV 26323. 

In keeping with her wishes, cremation services will be provided by Ford Funeral Home. Friends and family will be received at the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, on Wednesday, February 11th from 12 Noon until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 PM with Pastor David S. Huckins officiating. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.fordfuneralhomes.com .