Jorene West

Jorene Maney West, age 90, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Brian Center of Waynesville. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Alma Nations Maney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Reeves West, who died on December 30, 2003; two sons, Dale and Darrell West and a sister, Vetris Bolin. She was a sales representative with Avon for 17 years and was a founding member of Mountain View Church of God. Jorene enjoyed trips to the Farmers Market to gather her weekly supplies of fresh produce and flowers. She had a special "knack" for connecting with people and persuading them to volunteer and help with special church projects. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family. She is survived by a daughter, Joy Westphal of Canton; a son, Eric West of Canton; a sister, Willene Caldwell of Waynesville; a brother, Bill Maney, Jr. of Waynesville; four grandchildren, Jared West of Woodstock, Georgia, Joshua Westphal (Lissa) of Ennis, Texas, Nathan Westphal (Bethney Laferrara) of Lake Dallas, Texas, Kira Hall (Caleb) of Hubert, North Carolina; five great-grandchildren, Elijah, Aaron, and Hannah Hall, and Layla and Beverly Westphal; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Mountain View Church of God with Pastor Herman Toney, retired and Pastor Robert Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at Bon-A-Venture Cemetery, Old Clyde Road. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Mountain View Church of God, P.O. Box 553, Canton, NC 28716.

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