Shelva Jean Dingess

Shelva Jean Dingess, 87, passed away peacefully at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in

Huntington, WV on the morning of Saturday, August 3ʳᵈ, 2024. She was born September 30ᵗʰ, 1936 in

Gamoca, WV to the late Clifford and Mildred Holstine. She was the daughter of a coal miner who

spent her early childhood in Fayette County, WV and later moved with her family to Huntington, WV.

Shelva was a graduate of Huntington High School Class of 1954 and worked at various Huntington

business staples such as Owens-Illinois Glass Company, Anderson Newcomb Department Store, and Big

Bear Grocery Store as a cake decorator. Upon the arrival of her first grandchild, she retired from

her working life and lovingly became known as “Mamaw.” She found great joy in caring for her

children and grandchildren and constantly reminded them how proud she was of their achievements.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David Dingess and brother, Richard Holstine. She is

survived by her daughters, Tamara Dingess and Kimberly Dingess Gibson; grandchildren, Amanda and

Hunter Gibson; sister, Peggy Nelson; and son-in- law, Mark Gibson. A private graveside service will

be held on Tuesday, August 6ᵗʰ, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to one of

Mamaw’s favorite charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.