Neva Jean (Ryan) Corbin

Neva Jean (Ryan) Corbin

      KEYSER, WV - Neva Jean (Ryan) Corbin, 87, of Keyser, passed peacefully from her earthly life on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

     Born on March 14, 1938 in Keyser, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Ryan and Aletha E. (Inskeep) Ryan. The seventh of eleven siblings, Neva was also preceded in death by her sisters, Tracella Lancaster, and Karen Keller and by brothers, Elmer “Buddy” Ryan, Robert Ryan, Neal Ryan, and Franklin “Hank” Ryan. Additionally she was predeceased by her first husband, Cecil R. Ginn in August of 1965.

     Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of more than 58 years, Harry G. Corbin, who was her devoted caregiver during her years of declining health and their children, Vicki Ginn, Mark Ginn (Lynn), Carl Corbin (Wendy), Kimberly Ginn Taitt (Mark), Kenneth Corbin (Annie), Gary Corbin (Lisa), and Tami Corbin Alfred (David). Also remaining are her much loved grandchildren, Chrystal Taitt Wade, Cheryl Taitt Lucas (Mike), Thaddeus Burner (Holly), Nathan Ginn (Casey), Meghan Ginn, Hannah Corbin, Emily Corbin and Carter Corbin and great-grandchildren, Justice Wade (Jordan), Noah Lucas, Joshua Lucas, Addison Lucas, Finnley Burner, Decklyn Burner and Kelsey Ginn.

     Also remaining are her beloved sisters and brothers, Connie Proietti, Marcy Edmondson, Vernon “Mutt” Ryan (Della) and Delmer “Butch” Ryan and sister-in-law, Phylis Corbin Fuller (Rod). She is survived and cherished by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

     Neva graduated from Keyser High School, in 1956 and at the age of 63 after several stops and starts, from Potomac State College in 2001. She was an example of perseverance and belief in the power of education.  A faithful and devoted member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and a member of The Keyser Women of the Moose #191 and the Historical Society.

     In her early married life she was a wife mother and homemaker. She made the transition to working outside the home once her youngest child entered elementary school. She held office and bookkeeping jobs with a few area businesses in the early 1970’s. She found her true work home and work family when she began working for Burlington United Methodist Family Services in 1977. She spent 17 years in the bookkeeping/accounting department, and then transitioned to her true calling, working as a transportation aid with the BUMFS foster care Staff for the last 10 years of her career. She loved the foster children and her foster care co-workers. She learned the back roads of Hampshire and Preston counties, taking children to and from their foster homes for family visits, appointments, etc. A cancer diagnosis in 2005 saw Neva retire from her job, but she maintained fond memories and lifelong friendships from her time there.

     An outgoing woman, she never met a stranger, she had an infectious laugh, a beautiful smile and loved to dance. Her greatest love and joy in her life was spending time with, loving and caring for her family.

     She was known as an excellent cook and loved to feed her family and friends at holiday meals, family reunions and other occasions. She enjoyed making crafts, baby quilts and Christmas tree skirts. Her craft booth was a fixture at area craft shows for many years.

     She loved to read and she devoured anything in print. For the last 20 years of her life she collected craft and cookbooks. She enjoyed reading recipes and sometimes trying a new one. The family has decided to share these cookbooks with friends and family. During visitation peruse the cookbooks you will see stacked throughout and help yourself to a cookbook or two in memory of Neva.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Neva’s name to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 76 N. Davis Street, Keyser, WV 26726 or to Warm the Children, 251 ½ W. Piedmont Street, Keyser, WV 26726, two of her favorite charities.

     Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Markwood Funeral Home from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 6:00 – 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Keyser on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm with Reverend Sally Bartling officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior at the church.  Interment will follow the services in Queen’s Point Cemetery.

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