Obituary of Mabel W. Elmore

Mabel Williams Elmore, 79, widow of Robert L. "Bucky” Elmore, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

In addition to her husband of 56 years she was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Ruth Crawford Williams.

Mabel was known for her gift of singing and playing piano. She took joy in sharing it with others throughout her life. Mabel sang with many groups including the Gospel Tones Quartet, the Fellowship Trio, The Ambassadors, and Glory Bound. Each were a blessing in her life and shared her passion to share God’s love through music.

She will be missed and remembered by her daughter, Angela Elmore Collins (Mike); granddaughters, Megan Fischer (Jeff), Miranda Collins and great granddaughter Alexandra (Lexi) Fischer; siblings, Bill Williams (Linda), Alfred Williams (Laura Ann); nieces, Heather Williams, Holly Martin (Scott), Tammy Williams, Janet Humphreys (Fred).

A service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in the Chapel of Simpson Funeral Home, 3912 Electric Road with Pastor Bryan Ratcliff and Pastor Terry Nester officiating. Interment will follow the service at Orchard Cemetery in Ballard, WV. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 6 pm on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Clearbrook Baptist Church or Riverland Road Baptist Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com