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Vonda Lee Hamner

Vonda Lee Hamner, age 90, of Clarksburg, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport.

She was born on October 13, 1933, in Pickens, a daughter of the late Clarence and Nina Eubank. On August 1, 1953, she was united in marriage to William Glenn “Fuzz” Hamner, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2010. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by: 2 grandsons: Jeremy Lynn Hamner and Jonathan Cason; five brothers: Jesse, Arnold, Danny, Sammy, and Bob Eubank; and sister Eunice Campbell.

Vonda is survived by four sons: William Lynn Hamner and fiancée Crystal Brady of Clarksburg, Roger Allen Hamner and wife Debra of North Pole, AK, Stephen Glenn Hamner and wife Theresa of Grottoes, VA, and Kevin Lee Hamner and wife Kimberly of McGaheysville, VA; two daughters: Nancy Bowers and husband Brad of Sugar Grove, WV, and Glenna Cason and husband Alex of Chesapeake, VA; former daughter-in-law Tammy Hamner of Bridgeport; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three sister-in-law: Sharon Eubank, Bert Eubank, and Mary Eubank; and special friends: Weese Day, Ann Cuppett, Matt Canter, Sally Anne Veith, Jan Glessner, Carol Cogar, and Jeannie Wright.

Vonda and her husband owned Hamner’s Trading Post in French Creek and an auction business. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and sharing recipes with friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 10, from 1 – 6 PM, the funeral hour, at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel, with Reverand Weese Day officiating. Following the service, Vonda will be cremated. Private inurnment will follow at the Elbon Cemetery at a later date.

Online condolences may be extended to the Hamner family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Hamner family entrusted the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services with the arrangements.

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