Marva Fearn {Schrader} Bay, 94, of Belavista Drive in Marietta died February 7, 2015 at her residence after a full life of love and memories.
She was born on January 7, 1921 in Walker Station, WV and raised in Parkersburg by Donald Schrader and Hazel Bell Schrader Keffer. She was married August 31, 1941 to the late Bernard W. Bay. She was preceded in death by two sons, Clifford Allen
Bay and Bernard "Dyle" Bay. Formerly employed by Kramer Shoes, Jean Frocks and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at Marietta College. Marva was a member of many organizations including a life member of VFW 5108 Auxiliary and a life member of American Legion Post 64 and Auxiliary Cooties Pup Tent 63. She was a member of Gilman United Methodist Church and loved to read, go bowling, play bingo, and spend time with friends.
Marva is survived by her granddaughter Betheney A. Bay and daughter-in-law Irma L. Bay, both of Reedsville, Ohio; step brother Bob Keffer; step sister Emogene Hamer; nieces Hazel (Ronnie) Smith and Diana (Jimmy) Mullins; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Marva had many friends, but special friends included Don and Dorothy Morrow, Ann Isner and Gertie Fryman. Services will be held at 12PM on Saturday, February 14, 2015 with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Funeral Home, 27880 State Route 7, Marietta, OH 45750. Entombment will follow in the East Lawn Mausoleum.