Kathleen Inez Pence

Kathleen Inez Ocheltree Pence, 93 of Ripley, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Sissonville following an extended illness. She was born July 29, 1926 in Newville, WV, a daughter of the late Hurley and Muriel Morrison Ocheltree. Kathleen was a longtime employee in the Bakery at the Big R Supermarket in Ripley. Kathleen is survived by her sons, Larry Barnett of Texas, Sam Barnett (Debbie) of Winfield; daughters Karen Waugh (Butch) of St. Albans, Sharon Mitchell (Ken Scarbrough) of Ripley and Kim Kerns of Ripley; sisters Colleen Pence of Elyria, OH; brothers Sterling Ocheltree (Doris) of Ripley, Jackie Ocheltree (Anna) of Pt. Pleasant and Archie Ocheltree (Mary) of Elyria, OH. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and four great -great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Pence, sisters Ruby Casto, Lillian Ocheltree and Betty Hobbs; brothers Harry Ocheltree, baby Hurley Ocheltree Jr. and great grandson Bailey Withrow. There will be a private family service at a later date. Waybright Funeral Home is serving the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com