Shirley Marria
Shirley Marie Wilson Marria, 100, of South Charleston, WV passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Dunbar Health Center.
She was born in South Charleston, WV on April 10, 1925 to the late William and Lesta Wilson. She was a member of Darlington United Methodist Church, St. Johns United Methodist, and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She was always very active in church functions and sang in the choir. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 94 where she held many different offices. She was a volunteer at Mountaineer Boys State. After graduation from South Charleston High School in 1942, she was employed as the school secretary. She held that position for the next 42 years.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Walter R. Marria; brother, Keith Eli Wilson.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Donna Trippett (Marvin) of Parkersburg, WV and Helen Marria-Conrad (Jerry) of Clearwater, FL; son, Walter Keith Marria (Patty) of Sandy Hook, VA; grandchildren, Kevin Trippett (Deborah), Brian Trippett (Sharon), Bill E. Saul, Amberly Marria-Hawk (Chris), Raleigh Marria (Julie); great grandchildren, Madison, Hunter, Naiya, Xander, and Ryland.
A service to Honor the Life of Shirley will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home at 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 12, 2026 with Pastor Jarrod Caltrider officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may visit from 12:00 Noon until service time.
The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following people and organizations that gave joy and end of life care to our mother; neighbors, Rosaline Lawrence, Sandy Daubman and Gary Scragg, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Faith-in-Action, Visiting Angels, Meals On Wheels, Dunbar Care Center’s caring team, Terry White, Susan Casto, Kathy Eaton, Mike Corey and her hair dresser, Tammy Lanham. God Bless You All.
Donations can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of WV, 1251 Doolin Run Road, New Martinsville, WV 26155.
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.
To the Marria family:
As graduates of SCHS my wife (Becky Shawver) and I both knew your mother well. Know that we share your loss during this difficult time. She and my mom were best of friends in high school, and there is little doubt when I first showed up on campus she made an extra effort to look after me. Helpful, quick with a smile, open handed…..the list goes on. She was so much more than an office manager. She was a friend who looked after each and every student in need. She even went as far as to prop students back up when someone on the faculty was heavy handed. I can tell you it meant a great deal to my friends and classmates. It sure meant the world to me. We were so lucky to have her in our lives during those formative years. God bless her memory. The work she did to mold young lives will never be forgotten. Most sincerely, Dr Rick Hagan and Becky (Shawver) Hagan – SCHS Class of 1975
Rest In Peace Aunt Shirley; we love and miss you!
Prayers are with the family Shirley was a wonderful lady
Mrs. Marria was such a sweet soul. Thank you so much for entrusting the Dunbar Center nursing team with her care in her final stage of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. May you carry thoughts of her laughter in your hearts always.
We heard many West Virginia memories involving Shirley from Helen. Shirley survived 100 years so many blessed events! We do send our prayers and condolences to the family. As a believer may all find comfort in knowing Shirley is with her Savior. John 3:16. God Bless. Don and Kathy, Florida friends
I remember Shirley,not only from SCHS but from visiting at her home. She and Walt were friends of my parents for years. Walter, I remember hanging with you too.
Many prayers for comfort to you and your family.
She was a wonderful lady.