Susan Darlene Kilgore O'Neal

Susan Darlene Kilgore O’Neal, 54, loving mother, grandmother-to-be, wife, and daughter, and a lifelong resident of Huntington, WV, passed away September 28, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Born September 14, 1961 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Buddy Irvin Kilgore and the late Virginia Ruth Howerton Kilgore. Susan was a graduate of Vinson High School (1979) and Marshall University with degrees in medical technology and chemistry. She was formerly a medical technologist at the VA Hospital, HIMG, and St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was an active member of Spring Valley Freedom Baptist Church. Susan was married to David Allen O’Neal on July 14, 1984. Susan was an incredibly open and caring person whose family was her entire world. She is survived by her father, her husband, and her children, Kristen Renee O’Neal of Ceredo, WV, Kacie Erin O’Neal of Huntington, Andrew Stephen and Kira Marie (James) O’Neal of Mesa, AZ, Matthew Alexander and Megan Danielle (Watson) O’Neal of Kenova, WV, Adam Thomas O’Neal of Huntington and Emily Katherine O’Neal of Huntington. She is also survived by her sisters Kathy Denise Wood of Barboursville, WV, Lori Ann (Kevin) Miller of Chesapeake, Ohio and Marissa Dawn (Tony) Dea of Westerville, Ohio and a special friend Mary Meadows. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Irvin Kilgore. Visitation will be Thursday October 1, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm at Spring Valley Freedom Baptist Church, 1600 Spring Valley Dr., Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Friday at Spring Valley Freedom Baptist Church by Pastor Patrick Elliott. Burial will follow at the Kilgore-Artrip Cemetery on German Ridge Road in Huntington, WV. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.