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Barbara Mason, 84, of Moundsville, WV, passed away peacefully in the night on August 11, 2026, at her home.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, selflessness, generosity, and countless memories that will be treasured by her family and all who have had the privilege of knowing her.
She was born June 26, 1942, in Moundsville, WV, the daughter of the late, Ivan and Hilda Wellman Blake.
Barbara was a former assembly line worker with Marx Toy Plant, was a member of the Homemakers, Robert's Ridge Bunco Club and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
Barbara was a quilter and homemaker, but above all else, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and caretaker to all.
She had a heart that was always focused on others and never met a baby she didn't want to love, and she never let a loved one leave without calling after them to "come out"--even before they had pulled out of her driveway at the end of a visit.
Her home was a place of warmth, comfort, food, laughter, and family.
She was deeply loved by her family, and she was fortunate to have them close during her final years. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Jo Mason; and three brothers, Bobby, Dicky and Gary Blake.
She is survived by her, husband of 67 years, Ronald Mason; three sons, Keith (Ruby) Mason of Proctor, Chris (Linda) Mason and Curt (Sherri) Mason all of Wheeling; grandchildren, Ashley Mason, Hali (Jason) Porter, Victoria (Dan) Kelley, Luke Mason, Olivia Mason, and Monica Mason; great grandchildren, Lexi, Peyton, Owen, Maci, and Asher; three sisters, Judy Blake, Becky Blake, and Daunetta Fromhart; and several nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services will be held at Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, WV.
Rest peacefully, Grandma Mason. Your work of taking care of everyone is done. Your love remains.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Ebenezer UMC, 242 Frontage Drive, Moundsville, WV; American Cancer Society www.donate. cancer.org or John Hopkins Medicine www.hopkinsmedicine.org