Jenell Phillips Sleboda
Jenell Ruth Sleboda (Phillips), 92, of Troutville, VA and formerly of Beckley, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 1st after a long illness. She passed away at home surrounded by family that loved her very much. Jenell was born August 10th, 1929 in Glen Morrison, WV to the late Alton and Hallie Phillips.
Jenell was a homemaker, wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, who achieved a lifetime goal when she became a nurse. She graduated from nursing school on her 50th birthday and soon found her calling working in the newborn nursery at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV. She was a wonderful and caring person that touched so many hearts, young and old.
In addition to her parents, Jenell was preceded in death by three brothers; Johnny, Leonard and Junior Phillips as well as three sisters; Joy Tilley, Kay Decker and Judy Sparks as well as her two infant daughters and two sons, Jeffrey and Michael Sleboda.
Those left to cherish her memory and life include her loving family: Son Gregory Sleboda and his wife Ann of Troutville, VA. Their children Amanda LaPrade and her husband Jonathan and their son Levi of Buchanan, VA and Christopher Sleboda of Eagle Rock, VA; Jeffrey’s children Lori Sawyer and her husband Brian Sawyer, Julie Sleboda, Katelyn Sleboda and her husband Chad Fish, Coy Boggs and his fiancée Ania McDougal, Chuck Sleboda and Michael and Arianna Sleboda; Michael’s children Lacey Dunham, Jon Sleboda, Michael Sleboda, Jr., Dayla Sleboda and Addy Sleboda; her sister Joann Thompson and her husband Charles “Bud” Thompson of Mullens; many special nieces and nephews and their families plus many great grandchildren. Special daughter-in-laws Dinah Sleboda and her husband Jim Riley of Ripley, WV; Erica Spencer and her husband Adam Spencer of Forrest, VA. She will also be missed by so many friends and extended family.
Family and friends are invited to help celebrate and remember the life of Jenell at Noon on Sunday, December 5th at Melton’s Mortuary and Cremation Center at 1200 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 PM. A private graveside service will be held later at Sunset Memorial Park, 1925 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV 25801.
The Sleboda family would like to express our sincere thanks to LOA Meals on Wheels volunteers who were so kind to Jenell and became such good friends to her. Also, Heartland Hospice Care who provided compassionate and loving care to Jenell during her illness. Thank you to Melton’s Mortuary and Cremation Center in Beckley and Rader’s Funeral Home in Daleville, VA for their professional and caring assistance.
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