Doris R. Toney Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doris Ruth Toney, 63, of Mullens, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and her husband, Bob Tony, on Friday, October 23, 2009 with her son, Doug, and brother-in-law, Dan, by her side. Born August 17, 1946, at Jenkinjones, she was the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Ida Lucille Abel Warf. Ruth was a homemaker; a former employee in a candy factory in Columbus, OH; a former employee of Southern Highland; and was a former owner and manager for the Guyan Skating Rink in New Richmond. Ruth was a loving and caring person who always had a smile for everyone she met. She enjoyed working in her flowers, spending time with her family and friends and listening to Gospel music. She will be sadly missed by all her friends in Mullens, where everyone knew her so well. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Toney; and a brother, Harvey Warf. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Douglas Whitt of Mullens; a daughter, Sandy Brett of Princeton; four grandchildren, Doug Whitt, Jr., Derek and Tiffany Buzzo and Crystal Brett; two sisters, Greta Privett of New Richmond and Ethel Sisk of NC; two brothers, Arbie Warf of Rock and Jerry Warf of NC; and a host of nieces and nephews and a very special brother-in-law, Dan Toney of Mullens. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27,2009 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mickey Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral Home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Doris R. Toney

August 17, 1946 - October 23, 2009