Gertrude Mae Cavender went home to Heaven on May 10th, 2016. Born August 13th, 1935 she was the oldest daughter of Charleston Police Captain Oris (O.D) Blessing and Helen Whittington Blessing, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband James Cavender Sr. of 62 years, Her sister Margaret Weeks, Three Children: James Cavender Jr., Barney (Sue) Cavender, and Wendy (Mark) Pauley, and Two Grandchildren: Sarah (Chris) Mills and Allie Blessing Cavender. Gertrude had a true servants heart. She was a loyal friend and loved fellowship and community with close friends and family all over the country, even in England. She was a homemaker and an avid reader. She loved to scrapbook and take trips to the Beach. Gertrude was a long time member of McKinnon Presbyterian Church. "My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:19. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Services will be held on Sunday, May 15th, 2016 at 2:00pm at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home 5233 Rocky Fork Rd. Cross Lanes, WV 25313. Interment will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.