Wanda J. Hively

Wanda J. Hively, 69, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center. Wanda was born December 6, 1946 in Lawrence County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Treemon and Mary Eileen Owens. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Christopher Lee Hively. Wanda was a 1964 graduate of Symmes Valley High School and was a member of McDaniel Crossroads Church. She was a homemaker and retired from Walnut Township Trustee after 28 years of service to her community. She also served on the Gallia County Senior Services Board for many years. Wanda loved being outdoors working in her garden or flowerbeds. She was a devoted wife of 52 years to James Lee Hively, who survives her. She is also survived by her beloved son, Brad (Armanda) Hively of Higginsport, Ohio. She was immensely proud of her beautiful grandchildren, Kala Cisler of Parkersburg, WV, Krystal (Bryce) Darst of Cheshire, OH, Leanne Hively and their dear mother, Allison Hively of Bidwell, OH and Sophia Catherine Hively of Higginsport, OH. Wanda is also survived by a sister, Marie Spangler and brothers, Gary Owens and Jerry (Katie) Owens and multiple nephews and a niece. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Crawford and Rev. David Henson officiating. Burial will follow in Flagsprings Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Bryce Darst, Dale Skeens, Jason Lyall, Matt Owens, David Owens and Mike Owens. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.