November 22, 2024

Obit CandleAda Mae McHaffie, 70, of Middleport, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1943 in Mason, West Virginia daughter of the late Clarence B. Smith and Margaret Nunn. She retired from KFC/Long John Silvers were she worked for over twenty years. She was formerly employed at Imperial Electric.

Ada enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, playing bingo and attending any sporting event where a grandchild was a participant. She was a member of the Gallipolis Women’s Bowling Association where she bowled in the Wednesday night league.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Parsley, Rita McDaniel Radford and a brother, Clarence “Darty” Smith.

She is survived by her children, Charles (Dianna) Smith, Margie (Roger Jr.) Manley, Beckie (Dave) Lynch, Trish (Kenny) Rizer; brothers, Leland “Pee Wee” Smith and Thurman (Betty) Smith; her grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Kevin, Cody and Courtney Smith, Kayla (Jordan) Zerkle, Chalsie (Trey) Griffin, Brian Manley, Colten Walters, Kendra and Kori Robie, Precious Lynch and Cole Rizer; and great granddaughter, Marlee Smith.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 11:00am at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Pastor James Keesee officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 6-8pm at the funeral home in Middleport.

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.