Helen Louise Theis, 97, died peacefully January 6, 2025 at her daughter Sharon’s home in Washington, WV. She was born November 13, 1927 in Parkersburg WV to the late Roy and Edna Whitlatch Caplinger. She lived almost her entire life in the community of Kanawha (Davisville), WV.
She married George W. Theis in 1947, they had 4 daughters who survive her: Mary (Robert) Wigal of Washington WV, Sharon (Doug) Abbott of Washington WV, Lorraine (Ben) Barnett of Coolville OH, Susan (Bernard) Linney of Mount Pleasant SC. Also surviving Helen are her sister Ethel Heflin; 4 grandchildren Daniel (Deedra) Wigal, Steve (Dinah) Wigal, Andrea (Mike) Sandy and Sara (David) Craig; six great grandchildren Haylee Wigal, Emalee Wigal, Asher Sandy, Eliana Sandy, Kinley Craig and Olivia Craig; two step granddaughters Ashley Ellis and Katie Linney; two step great grandsons Justin and Bradley White; one great great grandson Silas Harman; several step great great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George in 1999, brother Okey Caplinger, sister Betty Day, infant granddaughter Michelle Abbott as well as many dear friends…