Rebecca Jane Fleshman
Lineberry, age 95, of Alderson, WV, passed away on Sunday,
April 26, 2020 at Autumn Way Assisted Living in Rupert, WV
following a long illness.
Born August 27, 1924 in Blue Sulphur Springs, WV, she was
the daughter of the late Lewis A. Fleshman, Sr. and the late
Garnett Cook Fleshman. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph R.
Lineberry in 1982; three brothers, Lewis Fleshman, Jr., Lee
Fleshman and Otho Fleshman; two sisters, Virginia Diehl and
Roberta McClung; and special cousin, Elizabeth "Humpy" Meece.
Rebecca was the matriarch of the Fleshman family and the one
who everyone kept up with, no matter how far away they were.
Her friends and family knew that she always told the best
stories.
She had a wonderful
memory and her stories spanned a long life well-lived,
ranging from a one-room schoolhouse in a West Virginia
hollow, to the busy streets of Baltimore and the sunny
beaches of California. Rebecca loved her country, and
she was very proud of her and Joe's service during World
War II. Joe served in Europe and received a Purple
Heart, while Rebecca was a "Rosie the Riveter" and
worked for the Department of Defense. Asked in 2017
about that time, she said "There were hardships but we
were young, we were proud to be doing what we could to
try and bring our boys home. But, the hardships weren’t
nearly as strong as our faith and our God." Rebecca was
a member of the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church
in Alderson, WV and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of
Tri County Memorial VFW Post 6723, Alderson, WV. She
donated the Blue Sulphur Springs pavilion to the
Greenbrier Historical Society in 2013 and one of her
fondest wishes was to see it restored and enjoyed by the
people of Greenbrier County. Rebecca will be missed by
her family that she loved so much. She will always be
remembered for saying "tell my family, I love them".
Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Lineberry Bolt of
Blue Sulphur Springs, WV; a granddaughter, Hannah Bolt
of Columbus, OH; her brother, James G. Fleshman and his
wife, Joan, of Alderson, WV; many special nieces,
nephews and cousins; and many friends across the
country.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC guidelines will be
observed. Private graveside services and burial will be
held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Old Greenbrier
Memorial Cemetery in Alderson, WV with the Rev. Sam
Groves officiating.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
For those considering an expression of sympathy, in lieu
of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mrs.
Lineberry to the Friends of The Blue, c/o Greenbrier
Historical Society, 814 West Washington St., Lewisburg,
WV 24901 or to the Alderson Volunteer Fire Department
and EMS, P.O. Box 647, Alderson, WV 24910.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the
Lineberry family at
www.lobbanfh.com.
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