OBITUARIES
Patricia Ann “Pat” Corley, age 83 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday evening, October 9, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family and friends under the care of West Virginia Caring Hospice. She was born November 2. 1942 at Jimtown, WV a daughter of the late Arthur “Shorty” Phillips and the late Mildred Broschart Phillips. On November 3, 1968 at Oakland, MD she married Curtis Lynn Corley who preceded her in death on March 5, 2014. Surviving is one son, Steven Corley and wife Valerie of Jane Lew, WV and one daughter, Christie Shoemaker and husband Chad of Elkins. Two granddaughters, Sara Shoemaker of Fairmont and Sophie Shoemaker of Elkins. Pat attended the schools of Randolph County and was a graduate of Coalton High School Class of 1960. She retired as a Clerical Secretary at Davis Memorial Hospital. Her prior employment included clerical duties with the Federal Government in Washington, D.C., the WV DOH in Buckhannon, R.H. Armstrong Company near Elkins, Electrolux in Elkins, and Memorial General Hospital in Elkins. She enjoyed shopping with her friends and going on cruises with her family. Pat was a member of the First Baptist Church in Elkins. Friends may call from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Brett Rinehart officiating. Interment will follow in the Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. The family request memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 122 South High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501 in memory of Pat. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Patricia Ann “Pat” Corley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
