Barbara Leone Murnahan

May 1, 1933 — November 21, 2022

Barbara L. Murnahan, 89, of Parkersburg passed away November 21, 2022 at her residence.

She was born May 1, 1933 in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late William H. and Cora B. James Allman. She had worked as a secretary in the Wood County and Hardy County School Systems. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, re-decorating and her cat.
She was a member of the Parkersburg Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Barbara is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Jeffers (Howard) of Moorefield, WV and Kelly A. Murnahan of Parkersburg; two sons, Timothy C. Murnahan (Sharon) of Winfield, WV and Christopher W. Murnahan (Joy) of Parkersburg; a brother, Bernie R. Allman of Raleigh, NC; four grandchildren, Amanda F. Hutson (Wesley) of Roanoke, VA, Patrick C. Murnahan of Parkersburg, Pastor Shawn Murnahan (Lauren) of Bluefield, VA and Stephanie King (Geoff) of Hurricane, WV; eleven great-grandchildren, Alena Klimas, Sullivan Hutson, Alydia Hutson, Colton Murnahan, Jacob Murnahan, Landon Murnahan, Hannah Murnahan, Luke Murnahan, Lincoln Murnahan, Madison King and Brayden King.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Murnahan; five brothers, Hubert, Richard, Ira, John and Donald R. Allman; four sisters, Thirza Garner, Esta Cusack, Iza Miracle and Nona Huxley.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Green St. Parkersburg with Pastor D.W. West officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkersburg Humane Society.

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Murnahan family.

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