Obituary of Barbara Jean Feather

Barbara “Jean” DeBerry Feather, 83, Bruceton Mills, WV (Hazelton Community), gained her wings Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Sanford Ray and Rachel Marie Reckart DeBerry, she was born on April 3, 1938, in Hazelton, WV. Jean loved quilting, gardening, and watching the hummingbirds on her front porch, until her eyesight failed. She is survived by her six children: Yvette Evangelist and spouse, Daniel, Yvonne Rodeheaver and spouse, Cecil, Ray Feather and spouse, Joan, Lester Feather and spouse, Angie, all from Hazelton, WV, Jeanett and Richard Garrison from Fairview, WV, and Helen Feather and significant other Jack Pifer, from Phillipi, WV; fifteen grandchildren: Jonathan and Dailey McCarty, Daniel and Samuel Kidwell, Tamara, Shawn, and Timothy Rodeheaver, Richard, Philip, and Matthew Feather, Justin and Anthony Feather, Charles and Jessica Shrout, and Takoda Wilcher. She is also survived by her siblings: Stanley DeBerry, Opal and Lynn Miller of Hazelton, WV, and Chester and Barbara DeBerry of Fairmont, WV. Jean also leaves behind 28 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two spouses: Cecil Ray Feather, Sr., and Dailey Ware Rexroad; a daughter, Mildred; one great-grandson, Hunter; a sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Carlos Dennis, sisters-in-law, Peachie DeBerry and Barbara Feather, a brother-in-law, Joe Friend, sons-in-law: Butch Kidwell, David W. McCarty, and Nolan Fitchett; as well as her very beloved and loyal dog, Mingo. Due to COVID 19 concerns, the family will have a graveside service at the Centenary Cemetery on Friday, October 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tim Wotring officiating. Carl R. Spear Funeral Home in Brandonville-Bruceton Mills, WV is providing funeral arrangements. Condolences: www.spearfuneralhome.net