Jennie Compton

Jennie Compton, 81, of Amherstdale, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023, leaving from her residence with family by her side.

She was born September 27, 1941, at Lorado, WV, a daughter of the late Lee and Goldie Campbell Crum.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Dennis Compton, Sr.; four sisters, Christine McCarty, Sharon Adkins, Betty Jo Crum, and Shirley “Nannie” Lack; six brothers, Dewey Crum, Jerry Crum, Bill Crum, Johnny Crum, Oscar Crum, and Charles Crum.

Jennie was a homemaker. A loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she was very devoted to her family. She was an avid WVU fan. She also enjoyed fishing, shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family. A faithful and devoted Christian, she attended the Lundale Freewill Baptist Church. Jennie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Dennis (Cheryl) Compton, Jr., of Amherstdale, WV, and Tony (Tish) Compton of Moneta, VA; her grandchildren, Tiffany (Alex) Trent of Moneta, VA, Dennis “Tra” (Kadie) Compton of Stowe, WV, Austin (Kate) Compton of Amherstdale, WV, and Travis (Daryan) Compton of Accoville, WV; great-grandchildren, Lillian Compton, Thaxxus Compton, Zander Trent, Zoey Trent, Creed Compton, Kinsley Compton, Madyson Compton, and Charlotte “Lottie” Compton; three sisters, Janice Osborne, Brenda Brown, and Karen Brown; one brother, Buck Crum; and a special niece who was always there whenever she needed care, Tammy Maynard. Additionally, Jennie leaves behind many nieces and nephews along with a host of extended family and friends.

The Compton family would like to give a special thanks to Dignity Hospice of Chapmanville for the wonderful care they provided.

To honor Jennie’s wishes, her remains have been cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services at Chapmanville, WV.

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