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Varena Anne Hollingshead, 76, of Grafton passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Morgantown. She was born in Moundsville, WV, on August 20, 1947, daughter the late William Meighan and Grace Naomi Jones Daugherty.
Varena was a graduate of St. Augustine Catholic School, Class of 1965 and graduated in 1969 from Fairmont State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She later earned her Master’s Degree from Fairmont State College. She retired as a teacher at Taylor County Middle School. Varena was a devout Catholic and attended St. Augustine Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading a good book and playing cards. Varena enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Varena is survived by three children, Charles T. Hollingshead, Ron Hollingshead, Jodi E. Hollingshead; four grandchildren, Blakeley, Ansley, Henrietta, and Kathryn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Wise, Katherine Mason; one brother, William Daughtery.
Family and friends will be received at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 3PM until 7:00PM with a prayer service at 7:00PM. A Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be held at St Augustine Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Saturday June 1, 2024 with Father Babu Joseph officiating. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.bartlettfuneralhomewv.com Bartlett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hollingshead family.
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