Mary Gayle Conaway Tennant, 82, of Mapleshire Nursing & Rehab Center in Morgantown, formerly of the Wadestown area, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born November 15, 1933 at Fairview, WV, a daughter of the late Presley “Stub” Shriver and Corral “Toy” Broadwater Shriver.
Mary Gayle worked as the manager of the “Y” Restaurant and Lounge in Blacksville for many years. She was a Methodist by faith.
Surviving are two brothers and their spouses, Dave Shriver & Linda of Pataskala, OH and Danny Shriver & Sandy of Rivesville; two sisters and their spouses, Jean & Glenn Evans of Mt. Morris, PA and Debbie & Ron Jarrell of Fairmont; numerous nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law and her spouse, Janice Foley and her husband George of Miracle Run; and a special friend, Katie Straight.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph “Bud” Shriver and her husband, Alan Tennant.
At the request of the deceased her body will be cremated and there will be no public services. All services will be private and will held at the convenience of the family.
The Owen-Neely Funeral Home in Blacksville is in charge of arrangements.