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Joan W. (Kershaw) McWhorter

Feb 23, 2023

Joan Wanetta (Kershaw) McWhorter, 88 of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.

Born on Jan. 3, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Jacob “Jake” and Pearl Kershaw.

After graduating from Martinsburg High School, Joan went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University. While working as an executive secretary, she received honorable recognition for being the first female executive of the YMCA national office in the Washington, D.C. area. She enjoyed reading new books on a regular basis, and was a full time mom who always looked forward to being present to watch her sons play baseball.

Joan is survived by her sons: Keith McWhorter and Doug McWhorter; two grandchildren: Dani McWhorter and Devin McWhorter; her beloved friend, Mrs. Barbara Perrell; as well as many additional friends and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents.

The McWhorter family will hold a memorial service for Joan in the chapel of Rosedale Funeral Home & Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Fond memories and kind words of sympathy may be shared with the McWhorter family at www.RosedaleFuneral.com.