Melissa Jean Barone

Melissa Jean Barone, 37, of Parkersburg, WV, formerly of Kingwood, died on Friday, October 11, 2019, following a motorcycle accident.

Melissa was born May 23, 1982, in Morgantown, a daughter of Randy and Helen (Sigley) Reed of Howesville.

She was a graduate of Preston High School and graduated from WVU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. She was the Memory Care Coordinator and Director of Social Services at Eagle Pointe in Parkersburg. Melissa was an original member of Shadow Riders of America.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 18 years, Jason Aaron Barone; one son, Aaron Joseph Barone at home; one daughter, Abbigale Nicole Barone at home; one brother, Duane Liston Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Sam and Rhonda Kelly; father and mother-in-law John and Kendra Barone; brother-in-law and spouse, John Mike and Lauren Barone; sister-in-law and spouse, Stefanie and Aaron Ashley; sister-in-law, Stevie Barone; a special brother-in-law, Chase Barone.

Friends will be received at the Rotruck-Lobb Kingwood Chapel, 295 South Price Street, on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-8pm; on Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Joe Lamm officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family requests that any memorial donations be made in Melissa’s memory to the Melissa Barone Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 2060, Kingwood, WV 26537.

Personal condolences may be offered to the family online at www.rotruck-lobb.com.

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