Carolyn C. “Toppie” Reel-Harris-Taylor-Kelley, age 69 of Glade Fork Road, Mannington, WV passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at home after her long fight with cancer. She was born December 25, 1951 in Keyser, WV, a daughter of the late Juston Eugene Reel and Anna Virginia Jenkins-Reel.
She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Randy Kelley; two children, Melissa Harris-Long of Pine Bluff, Shinnston, WV, and Daniel Harris of Glade Fork, Joetown, WV; one granddaughter, Mitchelle VanPelt of Glade Fork, WV and her son Ryker of Fairmont, WV; three step-daughters, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nine siblings, Joyce (Sis) Elliott of Winchester, VA, Linda (Lin) Reel of White Post, VA, Sandy (Okie) Sandy of Glade Fork, Joetown, WV, Candy (Daisy) Wyckoff of Joetown, WV, Bambi (Bam) and Foster Carnes of Margarett Road, Joetown, WV, Justin (JD) Reel of Stevenson, VA, Larry Reel of Bridgeport, WV, and Christopher (Skip) Reel of Lumberport, WV; and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Toppie was preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence Reel, Jerry (Hot Rod) Reel, and Gary (Hoss) Reel and his wife Donna Reel; two sisters, Shiela (Pete) Reel-Efaw and husband Timothy Efaw and Debbie (Jean) Reel-Myers; two nephews, JC Reel and Mathew Taylor; one sister-in-law, Nancy Reel; and two brothers-in-law, Earl D. Sandy and William (Buck) Elliott.
Toppie was a home maker who enjoyed painting and doing crafts with some of her paintings hanging in lots of offices all over Mannington, Fairmont and Bridgeport. She loved going on rides on their side-by-side or four-wheelers and taking her grandchildren for rides. She loved spoiling any kids that were lucky enough to be in her presence. If you needed help, she gave it! If you needed money, she may not have much but she would give you what she had! If you needed a ride, she would be there!
“I don’t know what we are going to do without you Toppie. We love you and will all miss you deeply!”
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 4-9:00pm. In according with her wishes, Toppie will be cremated after the viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home on behalf of the family to assist with funeral expenses. A farewell gathering will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 4-8:00pm at Toppie and Randy’s house for all to say their goodbyes to her as everyone is invited. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home facebook page.
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Such a great person who will be missed tremendously.
You always had a friend in her.
Spread your wings my friend soar high God is waiting for you.
No more pain nor sorrow you are free
You will always be my favorite aunt!! You saved me when know one else would. I love you Aunt Toppie
I will miss you Top tell Jim,mom,George, your mom and dad I love them we had some good times together. Love you and I miss you Love Aunt Jo
The world has gotten a little darker without you, but Heaven has gotten must brighter. We Miss you dearly.
Your phone calls will be dearly missed. Until we meet again look out for everyone up there.
I'm so sorry to hear of Top's passing. She was always a good neighbor and friendly person. She will be missed by many.
We have only known Toppie for about two years. When we were looking to buy the property across from Randy and Toppie, I walked up their long driveway, knocked on their door, and introduced myself, Toppie had never laid eyes on me before, and she invited me into her home and offered me a cup of coffee. I asked Randy and Toppie endless questions about the area because my wife and I had just had a bad experience with theft and crime on another property we had bought, and it was Toppie that reassured me that this was the place to build my home. Her exact words were "If you stay here a while, you will never want to leave" Well Toppie you were right, you and your family were the reason my wife felt comfortable enough to build here, and this holler will not be the same without you in it. God Bless You Toppie. RIP.
Absolutely loved when Carolyn would come in and see us in the Cancer Center! She loved showing us her artwork and was always so joyful and sweet! She will be dearly missed by UHC Oncology Department & I am glad I got the opportunity to know this lovely lady. Sending love and prayers to the family. 💗
You were a wonderful Neighbor to us when we all lived in Joe town -Kevin and I moved to Glade fork and you made Us feel like we have lived here forever. The Holler is not going to be the same without you … we will miss you an we love ya…. Your Friends Tina & Kevin ❤️
You were a wonderful Neighbor to us when we all lived in Joe town -Kevin and I moved to Glade fork and you made Us feel like we have lived here forever. The Holler is not going to be the same without you … we will miss you an we love ya…. Your Friends Tina & Kevin ❤️
Top you were a caring, loving and hard working person. You had a great personality. You always made me laugh when Joey and I would bring the kiddos to visit. We will miss you dearly. R.I.P Top. You and Pete give'em heck up there. We love ya
I am heartbroken that you are gone Top but find comfort that you are with Jesus in Heaven. You taught us all that no matter what, face life with a smile, do your best, and say your prayers. You were the best of all of us. I will miss you tremendously and we will think fondly of you always and keep you and all your family in our prayers.
Julie and Terry Corcoran