Betty N. Oakes
Betty N. Oakes, age 91 of South Charleston, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.
She was born August 9. 1933 in Volga, WV daughter of the late Rex and Eva P. Barker Nuzum. She was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate John Oakes as well as her bothers Darious and Elbert Nuzum and sister Karen Adams.
Betty is survived by two daughters, Angela Combs of Blacksburg, VA and Deanna McClung (Jay) of Wilmington, NC: son Frank Oakes of South Charleston: grandchildren Andrea, Hannah, Madison, Noah and Annie Kay: and great grandchildren, Landon, Riley, Levi, Finley, Leo, and Avilene. She is also survived by sisters Agnes Murphy and Cheryl Crouse.
Betty was much loved by her family and friends. Her sweetness and sense of humor continued even as her health declined these last weeks. She will be greatly missed.
A service to honor the life of Betty will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday April 21, 2025 at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Patricia Jarvis officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at the funeral home.
In memory of Betty a donation may be made to Kanawha Valley Senior Services, Inc. (KVSS), 1710 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302-3934. KVSS provided Betty with meals for several years, allowing her to continue living independently.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
I will forever love and miss my dear, sweet sister.
Betty was one of my favorite cousins. We played together as children. I have many fond memories of our families together. Kathy and I send prayers for the family.
Betty was such a nice person, always smiling ,prayers for her family and friends
Angela & Deanna, what a blessing your mom & dad were to me, my sons, Jordan & Seth & my sweet Mammaw Sabo at Rock Lake. She was an amazing example of a Christian, in every way. I hope you are comforted about her being reunited with your dad in Heaven.
Betty, the Proverbs 31 Woman, leaves evidence of a life well lived and a legacy of love. She is safe in your hearts and waiting in your future.
Hugging you with my prayers
Pam Casto Hamilton
Wow, she is either smiling, holding someone or traveling. An Eat, Pray, Love poster girl. All of those faces repeat themselves through the ages, what a legacy from Volga. I am sure there are hiking trails where she’s at and a road less traveled. Strap on her fanny pack and spend the eternity with John and grab a piece of pie along the way.
Love and Peace to all of the family.