Julia May (known to many as Aunt Becky) Toothman, age 100 of Mannington, WV, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at St. Barbara’s Memorial Nursing Home. She was born March 5, 1915 at Mt. Hope, New York, the daughter of the late Frank E. and Pauline Hilterbrand Orvis
She is survived by her son, Frank Toothman of Brush Run; 5 grandchildren, Wayne Toothman, Russell Toothman, Frank Toothman, Jr., Julia McCue and Caroline Delatte; 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Leon Toothman; a daughter-in-law, Rosina Toothman; and a sister, Mabel Orvis Page.
Julia was a homemaker and was a clerk at Moseley and Archibald Drug Store in Mannington for 25 years. She was a member of the Bee Gum United Methodist Church, the Llewellyn Baptist Church and the Flaggy Meadow Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mannington Food Pantry or a charity of one’s choice.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Friday, July 17, 2015 from 2-4:00pm to 5:30-9:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the Funeral Home on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11:00am with Reverend Roger Harrison officiating. Interment will be at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
Condolences
Aunt Becky was a big part of my life. From my early days in Mannington, I remember how she was always so cheerful. I would stop into the drug store and chat with her while I was buying a vanilla coke. We always had a laugh about something.
She sent us a Christmas card each year with a handwritten note. We looked forward to her cards. She was so intelligent and hard working.
Unfortunately, I'm in Brazil and simply can't make it to Mannington by Friday. If I was in North Carolina, I would definitely come to pay my respect and see family members. I remember clearly that she walked to Masters Funeral home to see my Father, Virgil, when he passed. I told my Sons, Nathan and Brian, how far she had walked at 90+ years old. She was quite a lady.
To Frank and all the Toothman family, I send my love. I just wish I could be there.
Dennis
We wish to send our prayers to the Toothman Family. We are unable to attend, but wish to extend our respectful condolences to a very special Lady.
Sincerely Brian, Joni and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.