Mavis Darlene Tusing, 84, of Mathias, WV passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home.

Born on January 18, 1939 in Fravels Run, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Lloyd Heishman and Edna Lee Riffey.

Mavis was a member of Lost River United Methodist Church. She had worked as a seamstress for H.D. Lee and enjoyed cooking, cleaning her house and taking care of her family.  She also loved to travel and spend time with family, especially at the beach.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph, Robert, and Kenneth Heishman.  She was preceded also by her husband of 66 years, William H. Tusing, in March 2022.

She is survived by her children, Sherwin Tusing (Sandra) of Broadway, VA, Debra Whetzel (Willard) and Michael L. Tusing (Nicole), both of Mathias, WV, 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at McKee Funeral Home Chapel, Baker, WV with Pastor Sherwin Tharp officiating.  Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Lost River, WV.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Baker, WV.