Dolly Clawges, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Feb. 4, 2021, in Albany, Ore. Dolly was born in Catawba, on May 2, 1937, to the late Jessie Mildred Engle Linton and Harve L. Linton. In addition to her parents, Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur I. “Jack” Clawges (1972); brother, Duane Linton; sister, Geneva Linton Ruggiero; and grandson, Sean Patrick Allender.
Dolly led an active life raising three girls and worked at Mylan Pharmaceuticals for many years while her children were still at home. Once they left the nest, she courageously changed her career to join the field that had interested her since she was a young woman. She went back to school and became an LPN and worked at West Virginia University hospitals until retirement.
Dolly was a diehard fan of WVU sports and could often be found in the stands during football games. She was a voracious reader and was consistently surrounded by hundreds of books in her home. Dolly was also a lover of music and was a member of the Handbell Choir at Suncrest UMC Music Ministry for many years.
She will truly be missed by her three daughters and their extended families, as well as her lifelong friends.
She is survived by daughters, Jacki Allender (Patrick), of Corvallis, Ore., Kathy Ramsay (Jack), of Boiling Springs, Pa., and Susan Rowan (Michael), of Naperville, Ill. Also surviving are six grandchildren scattered across the country, Joshua Ramsay, Courtney Ramsay Crowl (Ian), Megan Allender Hefty, Taylor Ramsay Barger (Tommy), Erin Rowan and Dylan Rowan. Also surviving are ten great-grandchildren, Kricket Ramsay, Trenten Crowl, Parker Crowl, Noah Crowl, Chase Ramsay, Cael Hefty, Maryn Hefty, Beau Barger, Corbin Hefty and John Barger.
She is also survived by Elaine and Don Turner, of Morgantown, and their family. The Turners were lifelong friends and a very important part of her life. Dolly often spoke of them and was always grateful for them accepting her into their extended family.
Fisher Funeral Home of Albany facilitated cremation services.
Family and friends will be received at McCulla Funeral Home, from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Suncrest UMC Music Ministry (Handbell Choir) 479 Van Voorhis Road Morgantown, WV 26505 Music — Suncrest United Methodist Church (suncrestumc.org).
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