Blanche Corrine Groves Obituary (1929 - 2024)

Blanche Corrine Lyons Groves, 94, of Morgantown passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Morgantown Healthcare Center. Blanche was born on September 3, 1929 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Ellsworth "Pinky" and Anna Manning Lyons. Blanche is survived by six children, her sons Ronald, John, Kenny Jr. and Don and his wife Carol, and two daughters, Margaret Kiger and her husband Gerald and Jane Stewart and her husband Carroll; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Kenneth E. Groves on March 31st, 2021; and her five siblings Esther, Glada, John, Elton, and Glenna. Blanche was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Blanche was a long time volunteer with the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 548, and she was proud of the time she spent there. She was a past president of the auxiliary and loved the time she put in there assisting with various aspects of the organization. Blanche was a member of Fresh Harvest Church in Morgantown. During election seasons, she also assisted with the voting booths locally. In her younger years, she played girls basketball in high school. A private visitation and funeral service for immediate family and invited guests will be held on Monday, March 4th, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Fresh Harvest Church in Morgantown officiated by Pastor David Hood. Following the funeral service, Blanche will be laid to rest with her husband at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Valley Point, WV. Flowers are welcomed at the church. However, if desired, contributions in Blanche's memory may be made to either Fresh Harvest Church or to the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 548. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown, (304) 292-9494, is providing care and guidance to the family. Messages of comfort and other symbolic gestures may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.