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Emma Naomi Lowe Hupp, age 104, passed away, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV.
She was born in Moundsville, WV on October 11, 1919, the descendant of early pioneer families; the daughter of the late Archie L. and Olive Bonar Parks.
Naomi was a graduate of Moundsville High School and Muskingum College (now University); and did graduate work at Miami University and the University of Cincinnati.
She was a life member of ORTA, having taught music at Lewisville, OH, and Carrollton, OH; and taught Kindergarten and 1st Grade at Norwood, OH.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Wheeling; and Wheeling Chapter D.A.R; a charter member of the Marshall County Historical Society and First Families of Belmont County, OH; and was a 50 year member of Chapter #86 Eastern Star.
Among her achievements, Naomi was personally responsible for the creation of the local history-genealogy room at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library and was presented with the History Hero Award and Distinguished WV Award. Naomi was co-editor of the Centennial Book, History of Moundsville High School in 1977.
With her late husband, Dale Lowe, she compiled and published in 1984 the book, "Schools, Churches, Cemeteries, Marshall County, WV".
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, V. Dale Lowe in 1991; and her second husband, Henry M Hupp in 2018.
Survivors include her son, Dr. John Lowe and his wife, Dr. Mikal Crawford; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two step-daughters, Elizabeth Hupp (Rev. Peter) Jessen and Heidi Hupp (Bradley) Wilson; four step-grandchildren; two step-great- grandchildren; and a nephew, John Miller.
The Family wishes to thank Valley Hospice for their compassionate care at the end of Naomi's life, and the wonderful Visiting Angels who cared for her each day for the past four years. In addition, special thanks to Jamie Crowe and the staff at Elmhurst House of Friendship in Wheeling, for their excellent service and care for 15 years.
A Memorial Service and private Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Elmhurst, c/o Elmhurst House of Friendship, 1228 National Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003 or Oglebay Foundation, 465 Lodge Dr., Wheeling, WV 26003.
Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com.