Stella Ruth Brown

Stella “Ruth” Brown (Robosky), age 85 of Crab Orchard, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2024. Born on May 29, 1939, in Sophia, WV, she was a devoted and loving homemaker and a skilled seamstress who dedicated her life to her family.

Stella graduated from Stoco High School and spent years working her magic with a sewing machine and caring for her family. Her hands were oftentimes in the ground, working with her beautiful flower beds and bushes. Many can attest to the fact that her lawn was one of the neatest kept lawns in Carter Addition - Crab Orchard.

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Poindexter and son-in-law, Douglas of North Carolina; sister Virginia Sears of Kentucky, sister, Marie Newsome and brother-in-law, Wayne Newsome of North Carolina; brother, John Stephen Robosky of West Virginia; granddaughters, Danielle Smith of North Carolina and Heather Showalter of West Virginia; and great-grandsons, Taylor Smith of Florida and James McKinney of West Virginia. Stella was preceded in death by her parents, Lessie and John Robosky; husband, Charles Brown; daughter, Debi Showalter; sister, Betty Lou Shatley; and grandsons, Justin & Michael Smith.

Services will be held on August 2, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Park - Mausoleum B, located at 1925 Harper Road, Beckley, WV. There will be a visitation at 1:30 pm, followed by the service at 2:00 pm. Calfee Funeral Home of Beckley, WV, is assisting the family with arrangements. Pastor and dear friend, Don Smith will preside over the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bowers Hospice House in memory of “Ruth,”, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801-8560. Stella's kindness along with her spunky independent demeanor touched many lives. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends but they’re relieved to know she is no longer suffering. She is smiling down on us as she spends precious time with Jesus and loved ones that passed on before her and we know she is overjoyed to be rejoicing with her best friend...her mother Lessie Savannah.