Ida Palmer

Ida Sweeney Palmer, 76, of Windy Ridge, Sandyville, WV died suddenly on January 16, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston after a short illness. She was born on October 16, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John and Anna McCallister Sweeney. Ida was a graduate of Wirt County High School with the Class of 1958. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Ripley Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul Palmer who lives on the family farm where they made their home; children Lois Palmer and Mark (Cheryl) Palmer both of Mt. Airy, NC; son-in-law Darian Pilkenton of Granite Falls, NC; grandchildren Shandi Ghee, Kerri (Kenneth) Thompson, Kristen (Alex) Smith, Abigail Johnson and Niki Palmer; great grandchildren Gabriel Sears and Amie Thompson; sisters Marie Rhyland, Rosalie Harkins and Roberta (Bill) Ross; brother John (Shirley) Sweeney; brothers-in-law Dale (Bonnie) Palmer and Charles Palmer; sisters-in-law Dortha Palmer, Jean Fauss and Faye Palmer. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two children, Matthew Palmer and Amy Pilkenton; brother Harry Sweeney; and nephew Kelle Sadler and several brothers and sisters-in-law. At her request, she was cremated with no viewing. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Brother Jerry Jones presiding. The family will be holding a visitation time one hour (1 to 2 pm)prior to the service at the funeral home. Following the service, a meal will be served for all who would like to join the family for a time of food and fellowship in the Parsons-Vail Family Center located inside the funeral home. Ida requested that for those who can attend, please wear purple as it was her favorite color. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com Service: Saturday, January 23, 2016 2:00 pm Waybright Funeral Home Visitation: Saturday, January 23, 2016 1 to 2 pm Waybright Funeral Home