Edith Regina Spring Obituary (1940

Edith Regina Spring, age 79, of Thornton, WV, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, May 2,2019at her residence. She was born April 9,1940in Calhoun Co., WV, a daughter of the late Shirley andIdellaRadabaughRichards. Survivors include three children, Arthur Spring of Ohio, Reva Roberts her husband Gordie of Williamstown, WV and Richard Spring his wife Tammy of Thornton; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Mac Richards his wife Jeanette and Milford Richards his wife Jean all ofParkersburg, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Arthur Joseph Spring; brothers, Charlie Jim Richards, and a sisterGreetaBall. In 2001, she became a United Methodist Minister in McDowell County, as well as having two charges in Preston County. She preached at Bethlehem,Otterbein, Love Chapel, Mt. Zion, Mt. Israel, Sinclairand EvansvilleUnited Methodist Churches. She retired in 2004. Friends may join Mrs. Springs family to honor her life legacy at the Bethel Church, located on Bethel Rd., Thornton, WV on Saturday, May11thfrom 11 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1 PMoffiiciatedby Pastor KevinLeadbetter. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Bethel Cemetery. At her request, and in lieu of flowers, Mrs. Spring was adamant in the last couple of years of her life that if you wanted to remember her with a kind gesture, do so by planting a tree or a flower in her memory. Professional services are being provided to the family under the guidance of Smith Funeral Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown. To send condolences and other symbolic gestures to the family, please visit www.smithfcc.com. Service Details. Service When Saturday, May 11th, 2019 1:00pm Location Bethel Church Address Bethel Rd. Thornton WV 26440