Sharon “Hopey” Whitten Baisden, 61, originally from Lincoln County, resident of Elkins, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins after a long illness.
She was born November 15, 1944 in Lincoln County. She attended Duval High School, as well as, Morris Harvey College, and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. She worked at the State House for the Department of Motor Vehicles and worked as a deputy in Lincoln County. She helped her father in his general store from a very early age. She was a very successful self-employed business owner. She was a very creative seamstress, especially known for her beautiful quilts. She was very talented at the piano and in mathematics. She brought joy to those around her and will always be remembered for her selfless love and generosity. She was enjoyed for her wit and humor and admired for her intelligence. She had unconditional love for her children and grandchildren, who will miss her greatly.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Whitten.
She is survived by her three daughters, Angie Tiffner of Charleston, Bridget Tiffner of Kentucky, Cynthia Tiffner Marontate and husband, Barry of Ontario, Canada; mother, Hazel Whitten of Woodville, brothers, Barry Whitten and Chiquita of Woodville, Roger Whitten of Woodville, Ronald Whitten and Katherine of Griffithsville and Donald Whitten and Charlotte of Griffithsville; grandchildren, Brandon Tiffner, Chris Eggleston, Jennifer Eggleston, Shane Perry and James Marontate and great granddaughter, Kaylee Phillips. She was much loved by Denny Baisden of Elkins and Delores Hall of Elkins, who was also her caregiver.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Arthur Hensley and Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.