Wanda Muriel Clevenger, 81, of Wintersville, Matriarch of the family and Granny to all who entered her home, passed away Wednesday, December 26 at Weirton Medical Center surrounded by those who she's dedicated her life to and enriched eternally.

She was an integral part of her grandchildren's lives, devoting herself tirelessly. Wanda was born September 23, 1937 daughter of the late Dovie Monree (Golden) Crislip and David Eugene Crislip.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life of 50 years, Robert L. Clevenger, daughter Candace Hitt, son Mark Hitt, and brother Gene Crislip.

Wanda was a jack of many trades and master of them all. She loved to cook, bake, and try new recipes and used her family as guinea pigs (whether they were willing or not). Wanda also loved to crochet, sew and sing. Her favorite quote was "if you see someone without a smile, give them yours", providing many happy smiles to costumers at Lewis Country Mart where she was the store manager. Throwing her hat in the ring succeeding at many different vocations, she prepared taxes for H&R Block, delivered mail for USPS, worked in real estate, and sold Christmas trees. She's done it all from pumping gas to waitressing. Her favorite and most rewarding occupation was working as the secretary for the beloved Reverend Jeff Proya at Bell Chapel UMC where she was a member and made everyone feel welcome.

Surviving is her sister Linda "Carol" Crislip, Steubenville, OH; brother Allen Crislip, Richmond, OH; children Robert (Tori) Clevenger JR., Erie, CO; Valerie (Adam) Gorby, Columbus, OH; Cynthia (Richard) Haught, Toronto, OH; Kelley (Johnny) Allison, Mingo Junction, OH; Daughter-in-law Mickey Hitt, Steubenville, OH; Her pride and joy- Grandchildren David (Tina) Barrett, Toronto, OH; Rebecca Moss, Columbus, GA; Brandon (Amy) Webb, Columbus, OH; Matthew (Stephanie) Patterson, Avon, OH; Lindsay (Chris) Bomely, Pittsburgh, PA; Christopher (Jenna) Haught, Irondale, OH; Special Niece Tracie Secrist, Steubenville, OH; Shining Lights in her life- Great- Grandchildren Dani, Callie, Brian, and Erin Clevenger; Zachery Ely; Austin (Caitlin), Danielle, and David Barrett; Mackenzie and RJ Norris; Mackenzie and Brandon Webb; Camden and Colin Patterson; Xander Bomely; Great- great grandchild Elijah Barrett; Nephew Travis Jackson; as well as several adored nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Monday December 31stat Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd. Wintersville with Funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. Rev. Jeff Proya officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. A luncheon at Bell Chapel UMC will be held after graveside services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bell Chapel UMC, 3419 St. Rt. 213. Steubenville.

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