Roma Glenn Justice, 72, of Sod, Lincoln County, departed this life on June 18, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is now sight. Roma was born on September 19, 1934, the only daughter of Wavie and Fred S. McKinney. She was preceded in death by both parents, as well as her brother, James Norris McKinney.
She was a 1952 graduate of Duval High School, and a graduate of Garnet Career Center’s licensed practical nursing program. She devoted her life to caring for others by working for Dr. Smith of Alum Creek for 17 years, before retiring from CAMC, General Division, with 15 years’ service. She was a faithful member of Vision of Harvest Baptist Church.
Roma is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Glen Justice; brother, Murrel McKinney and his wife, Alberta of Sumerco; brother, Fred S. McKinney and his wife, Betty of Charleston; and sister-in-law, Alva McKinney Quinn of St. Albans. Seven nieces and nephews, as well as several great nieces and nephews, also survive her. She will be greatly missed by Rosemary, her cat.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21st, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Billy Silva and Tom Price officiating. Roma’s earthly vessel will be laid to rest at the Justice family plot in the Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20th, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Roma’s name to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.