Doris Faye Schoolcraft

Doris, known as “Faye” by family and friends, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2022, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Faye was a longtime member of Fayetteville Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her loving family, especially her grandchildren who adored her.

She was born April 26, 1928, in Beards Fork, WV to the late Herbert Alonzo and Hazel Irene Nugen. Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Edward Lee Schoolcraft, her son, Bruce Edward Schoolcraft, her brothers Leonard and Harry Nugen and sister Martha Lilly. Surviving are her children Michael Lee and Virginia “Bunny” Schoolcraft, Mt. Gilead, NC, Patrick Wayne and Lisa Schoolcraft, London, KY, and Brian Keith Schoolcraft (Maureen Gillen Moore), Statesville, NC, and Jona Schoolcraft(Bruce), Speedwell, TN. Grandchildren Michelle Lane Butler(Glenn), Michael Lee Schoolcraft II, Melissa Ann Vandevere(Dax), Ryan Patrick Schoolcraft (Kristin), Zachary Bruce Schoolcraft, Jonathan Edward Schoolcraft (Alexandria)and 4 great grandchildren Cameron Vandevere, Emery Kate Butler, Madisyn Elise Schoolcraft and Emilia Schoolcraft.

The family would like to say a special thanks to her longtime friend /caregiver Sandy Brewer and Barbara Astuto.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16 at 11:00 am at Fayetteville Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial services to follow at the Historical Nugen Cemetery at Laurel Creek.

Donations can be made to Fayetteville Baptist Church, 104 Ankrom St, Fayetteville, WV 25840 or Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Dr. Beckley WV 25801.

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