Alma L. Stauffer, age 89, of Patriot , passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2018 at Holzer Medical center. Born March 13, 1928 in Kanawha County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Virgie Gibbs Stauffer. At age one, she came to Gallia County, Perry Township, OH and spent her entire life there, moving to her current house at age 11. She attended Boggs School, Perry Rural and graduated from Cadmus High School, class of 1947.

On March 1, 1953 she started a career in food service at GDC. She retired April 1, 1986 as Food Service Manager II. She was a 50 year member of both, Eastern Star Chapter at Thurman and The White Shrine at Gallipolis. She served as Central Committee Person for the Republican Party in Perry Township for 20 years, and served one term as Central Committee County Chairwoman. She was also a member of the Thurman Grange. She was a faithful member of Nebo Church till its closure. After that she worshipped at Salem Baptist Church with many friends and neighbors. Alma loved to garden and tend her flowers, and loved to cook for her family, always trying new recipes.

In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded by a brother, Charles, sisters, Eugenia and Patricia Ann and by a sister in law Mieko Stauffer.

She is survived by her brothers, Aylor 'Mike' Stauffer of Surprise, AZ, and Albert 'Ab' (Jo) Stauffer of Marietta, nephews, Fred Stauffer of Phoenix, AZ, Brent (Beth) Stauffer of Uniontown, OH and Bruce (Kara) Stauffer of Vienna, WV. Great nephews, Calvin, Luke ,Tanner, and great nieces, Carly and Rylee. Never having children of her own, she was a cherished aunt to her nephews and their families. Also surviving are numerous cousins and the last of her many cherished dogs, Ginger.

A special thank you to neighbors, Frank and Janet Frantom, and David and Rita Davis for their kindness and assistance through her later years.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Saturday January 20, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Nebo Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of service.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com