Catherine M. (Fortney) Gelhausen, age 90 of Oak Grove Road, Grafton, WV passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown.
She was born August 22, 1928 in Pinebluff in Harrison County a daughter of the late Harold G. and Nellie (Sapp) Fortney.
She is survived by two sons, Gary P. Gelhausen and Marvin D. Gelhausen, both of Grafton; two granddaughters, Cheryl (Joedy) Lambert of the Valley Falls Community and Laurie (Alan) Smith of Morasco Addition, all of Grafton; five great-grandchildren, Cody Lambert, Drake Toothman, Jarret Lambert, Chris and Emily Smith; two brothers, Harold (J.R.)Fortney, of Bridgeport and Kenneth F. (Brenda) Fortney of Shinnston; one sister, Edith (Donald) Gull of Traps Springs Rd., Grafton; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore William Gelhausen; one sister, Rheta Fortney Westerman Zorik; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Helen (Plott) Fortney.
She resided most of her life in the Oak Grove Community, as well as a few years at both Flemington and Pruntytown. She devoted herself to God and family. She enjoyed attending church, reading her Bible, and spending time with family and friends.
She was a member of the Blueville Church of Christ and a member of the Taylor County Historical and Genealogical Society. She had beautiful cursive penmanship and enjoyed writing letters and sending cards. Her sons, granddaughters and great-grandchildren remember her making them bunny-shaped pancakes for breakfast. She enjoyed watching holiday fireworks, taking care of her family, ironing, baking, preparing meals, talking on the phone, and other household chores.
She was a faithful Christian mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister to her family and she loved everyone she met.
The family will receive friends at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home in Grafton on Wednesday,
November 28th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the Blueville Church of Christ on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Evangelist Jeff Tucker officiating.
Interment will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Catherine will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at 11:00 a.m.
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First Visitation
When
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Donald G. Ford Funeral Home
Address
950 George Washington Hwy. US Rt. 50 West Grafton, WV 26354
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Catherine was such a dear sweet lady. I will always remember her fondly. Her strength to endure was incredible....Prayers for peace and comfort to Gary,Marvin and family.
Debbie Current Nelson - Sunday December 02, 2018 via Condolence Message
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Sorry to hear about Aunt Cathrine, She was a Angle on Earth, much love to you, MIC
michell zorik walczak - Tuesday November 27, 2018 via Condolence Message
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TO THE MOST CARRING, LOVING PERSON THAT WE KNEW, MUCH LOVE
Marye Etta, MIKE, MARION, MIC AND MARIE,FAMILY - Tuesday November 27, 2018 via Heartfelt Sympathies
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
AACE International - Tuesday November 27, 2018 via Heartfelt Sympathies
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I am forever blessed by knowing my dearest aunt Catherine. She was one of the kindest, most loving souls I have ever known. I will miss her dearly and look forward to the day when I will see her again in heaven.
Lisa Everly - Tuesday November 27, 2018 via Condolence Message
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My condolences to the Gelhausen familes. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of dear Catherine. Some Bible scriptures that have helped me during times of loss include Isaiah 26:19 and Psalm 37:28,29 which states in part: "Your dead ones will live...They will rise up". And the Bible also says "The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will forever reside upon it". Therefore the Bible promises that we may be reunited with our loved ones lost in death by means of an earthly resurrection. This is further confirmed by John 5:28,29 which says "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". This is possible thanks to Jesus Christ's ransom sacrifice. Thus we have a genuine hope of everlasting life in a world without wickedness or suffering. For more encouraging thoughts, please visit jw.org
Sarah Taylor - Sunday November 25, 2018 via Condolence Message
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