Vivian Joan Cassidy

VIVIAN JOAN CASSIDY, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 7, 2023.  She was born June 23, 1942, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Ora and Ruth Christian.  Also preceding her in death was one sister, Kathern Caperton; and one brother Henry Christian.  Joan was a member of Garrett’s Creek Community Church and enjoyed crafting, making birdhouses and wreaths.

                She leaves behind her loving husband of 62 years, Gary Cassidy of Wayne; one daughter, Tara (John) Kiripolsky of Huntington, W.Va.; three sons, Timothy (Stephanie) Cassidy of Barboursville, W.Va., Wayne Cassidy of Wayne, and Jamie (Ronda) Cassidy of South Point, Oh.; nine grandchildren, Taylor (Mike) Woolfenden of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mackenzie (Justin) Leggett of Milton, W.Va., Jared Cassidy of Barboursville, Sophia Cassidy of South Point, Kenidee Cassidy of Huntington, Tristan Cassidy, Ella Cassidy, both of South Point, Cassidy Kiripolsky, and Keelin Kiripolsky both of Huntington; one great grandchild, Chandler Leggett; and Dean Leggett on the way.

                Also surviving are three sisters, Betty Trogden of Maryland, Joyce Maynard of Prichard, W.Va., and Barbara (Joe) Holland of Wayne; one brother, Garland (Maudie) Christian of Lavalette, W.Va.; a host of nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to mention.

                Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with her children officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday.

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