Obituary of Miriam Louise Cheslock

Miriam Louise Moore Cheslock, 89, of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 2, 1936 in Cassville, WV a daughter of the late Chester Carl and Evelyn Walls Moore. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edward Cheslock. Miriam was a kind and caring person who was committed to her family, she never forgot a birthday or anniversary and was known for sending the perfect card for each occasion, she made holidays special. She and her husband had a very large garden for many years. They were well known for their canning, as well as their Easter bread, lasagna, and nut rolls, all of which were a labor of love. Her main goal in life was to make others happy. Miriam thought education was important, she was extremely proud that all her children and grandchildren were college graduates. She always said “education is the best gift you can give yourself”. Mrs. Cheslock was a proud graduate of the University High School Class of 1954. She enjoyed spending time with her fellow classmates and spouses, and organized their reunion picnic every year. She was often called “the glue that held the class together”. Miriam was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Fairmont, where she helped in the kitchen, served as a communion steward, and taught Bible school over the years. She was a stay-at-home mother, where she raised her children, and helped raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Miriam believed her greatest achievement was having children, and loving her family was her highest honor. She served alongside her husband in the running of Fairmont TV and Appliance in which they co-owned. In addition to her husband, Miriam is survived by her children, Twyla and Sam Marra of Fairmont; Terri Cheslock of Fairmont; Gary and Tami Cheslock of Dublin, OH. She was Nana to her five grandchildren: Anthony and Aundrea Marra of Mooresville, NC; Angela and Andrew Folio of Morgantown; Andrew and Camille Marra of Morgantown; Dean and Taylor Cheslock of Bloomfield Hills, MI; and Baylie and Will Zimmerman of Dublin, OH.; and ten great-grandchildren Antonio, Arabella, and Adrian Marra; Lena and Cecilia Folio; Massimo Marra; Leo, Noa, and Callum Cheslock; and Lucy Zimmerman. Sisters Shirley and Lee Kidd, and Jeanie Johnston. She is also survived by her brothers Robert Moore, and David and Risa Moore; her sisters-in-law Constance Powley of Morgantown, and Ileda Cheslock of Fairmont, as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Carole and Andrew Cottage; brother-in-law Walter Johnston; sister-in-law Jeanne Moore; nephew Michael Statler, sister-in-law Anne Cieslak, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Waclaw and Ruby Cheslock, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mildred and Merwin Davis, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Julian and Margaret Cheslock; brother-in-law Ernest Cheslock; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Roseline and Harold Brand; and brother-in-law Eugene Powley. Memorial donations may be made to the Fairmont Senior High School Foundation, PO Box 91, Fairmont, WV 26555, of which she and Ed were very involved. The family has entrusted the arrangements to Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, WV. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, April12, 2026 from 2PM until 8PM, and on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 10AM until 11AM. The funeral will be held in the funeral home on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11AM with Reverend Junius Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at the Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Westover, WV. Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com.