Cathalene M. "Catty" Davis Schimmel, 81 - Parkersburg

(02/19/2011)
Cathalene M. "Catty" Davis Schimmel age 81 of Parkersburg, West Virginia, formerly of Standford Acres, Beckley passed peacefully Friday, February 18, 2011 at Worthington Manor, Parkersburg surrounded by her family.

She was born June 7, 1929 at Baldwin, Gilmer Co., a daughter of the late Aubrey S. "Preach" and Floda L. Baker Davis.

Catty was a graduate of Glenville High School Class of 1948, attended Glenville State College and obtained a business degree from Clarksburg Business College. She was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church at Baldwin beside her childhood home. She was a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother and loved shopping.

Catty was married to George W. Schimmel who preceded her in death December 7, 1997.

Surviving are two sons, H. Scott Schimmel and wife Glenda of Glenville WV and William "Bill" Schimmel and wife Karen of Mineral Wells WV; one sister and one brother, Boneva "Bea" Ellyson of Glenville and Jack Davis and wife Janie of Hedgesville WV; four grandchildren, Larry Schimmel and wife Shelly of Mill Creek WV, Todd Schimmel of Proctorville OH, Brandon Schimmel and wife Melissa of Pickerington OH; Jimmy Schimmel and wife Robin of Cox's Mills WV; great grandchildren, Savannah, Gabryel, Delaney, Addyson and Lillian Schimmel.

Funeral services will be conducted at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. Glenville 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22 with Rev. Harold Eaton and Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial will follow in the Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville beside her beloved husband and parents.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Mortuary.

Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. Glenville is assisting the family of Cathalene Schimmel with arrangements.