Marshall Lowry’s grandmother passes away

 

Patty Reynolds, who passed away Saturday, October 27 in Mannington, was the grandmother of Marshall “Bubbie” Lowry of Fairmont. Yes, the same Marshall Lowry who is the leader of the Marshall Lowry Band that performs in Marion and Monongalia counties and is labeled a Nashville Recording Artist.

 

Marshall plays the guitar and banjo and does the vocals for the group.

 

He’s married to Whitney Lowry.

 

I have several similarities to Marshall’s life path. He’s a North Marion High and Fairmont State graduate. I’m a Monongah High grad who attended Fairmont State for one year before transferring to WVU School of Journalism before my 43-year newspaper career.

Earlier in life, Marshall lived in Delbarton. When I was sports editor of the Williamson Daily News I was offered my first taste of home-made moonshine by a guy from Delbarton because I wrote a favorable sports article about his brother, who played for Burch High in Delbarton.

Take my word for it: The home-made moonshine is far more powerful than the White Lightning you buy at liquor stores.

It will give you a serious Rocky Mountain High.

The obituary for Patty Reynolds, Marshall’s grandmother:

 

Patricia Ann “Patty” Reynolds, age 74, of Flaggy Meadow Rd., Mannington, WV passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. She was born January 24, 1944 at Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late John Edward Wright and Ruth Lee Parker Wright.

Patty is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Lane Cottrell and husband of Fairmont; a son, Tony Lee Lowry of Fairmont; 2 grandchildren, Marshall “Bubbie” Lowry and wife Whitney of Fairmont and LeAnna Lowry of Joetown; 4 great-grandchildren, Luke Masters, Abagail Masters, Mia Lowry and Morgan Lowry; one great-great-granddaughter, Clarissa Masters; a sister, Janis Lee Wright of Berkley, Michigan; a brother, James Wright and wife Jean of Dearborn Heights, Michigan; a nephew, Timmy Wright; two nieces, Chrissy Wright and Cindy Wright.

In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her first husband, Theodore Lowry, and a brother, John Edward Jr.

Patty worked with Family Services of Marion County for over 25 years. Her heart was full of love for her family. Her hobbies included cutting grass and crocheting. She was member of TLC Ministries in Four States. Patty was a very humorous lady who loved to laugh and she was very proud of her Cherokee Heritage.

Family and friends will be received at TLC Ministries in Four States, Worthington, WV on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Funeral Services will follow in the church and begin at 1:00pm with Evangelist Ron Lee and Pastor Sabrina Haught officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Fairmont. Masters Funeral Home has been placed in care of the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com