Marion Augusta Boggs Mace, of Kingwood, was 98 when she passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Mike Harriman, with family by her side.
Marion was the eldest of five children born August 22, 1926, in Looneyville, to the late Ralph and Rebecca Boggs.
Marion was an education innovator, business owner, and lifetime learner. In the 1960s she opened a Kindergarten in her home, where she taught for several years. In 1980, Marion was the first woman in Preston County to be elected to a seat on the Preston County Board of Education.
In addition, she and her husband, Lawrence owned and operated Kingwood Cleaners.
Throughout her long and blessed life, Marion remained active well into her 90’s serving many organizations and serving on numerous committees. She took on leadership roles in her church, where she was a member for nearly 70 years, and in the McGrew Society in Kingwood, where she was a charter member.
Marion was a remarkable woman with a gentle spirit and welcoming smile. She loved life. She loved to travel. She loved reading and learning. She loved her church and most of all she loved and cherished the times she spent with family and friends.
Marion is survived by her sister, Gail Popp of Marietta, Ohio, sister-in- law, Betty Boggs of Spencer; her children and their spouses: Todd (Tanya) Mace of Columbus, Ohio; Jan (Mike) Harriman of the Whetsell Settlement; Kathy Mace of Kingwood; Tama (Jeff) Schut of Canton, Ohio; a special family friend, Hoy Wiles of Terra Alta; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Marion was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Lawrence Mace, in 2009; two sisters, Effie Creamer and Unabelle Boggs; one brother, Harry Boggs; and two brothers-in-law, Mike Popp and Glen Creamer.
Friends may join the family to honor Marion’s life from 12 noon until 2 p.m., the time of the service, Monday, March 17, in Wesley United Methodist Church, 107 W. High Street, Kingwood, with the Reverend Jonathan Nettles officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution, in Marion’s memory, to Wesley United Methodist Church, 107 W. High Street, Kingwood, WV 26537; or Society for the Preservation of McGrew House, 111 E. Kingwood, P.O. Box 342, Kingwood, WV 26537.
The family would like to express special thanks to Camille Western and the entire Amedisys Hospice team and caregiver Nancy Cramer.
Extreme gratitude to Field Funeral Home in Masontown, for their compassionate service and support.
