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Mrs. Oretha "Big Bit" Thomas Korhone, of So. Charleston, WV formerly of Oak Hill, transitioned from this world to her place in the Kingdom of God on Friday, November 23, 2018. Oretha grew up in Oak Hill, WV and graduated from Oak Hill High School. A resident of South Charleston, WV, she worked for CSX Railroad as a welding operator and was a member of the Church of God in Christ, Charleston.

She was a faithful worker, mother and friend. Her friends and family often cite the joy of laughter as they interacted with a person full of life. Preceding her in death are her mother, Emma Lou Thomas and maternal grandparents, Andrew and Allie B. Thomas. Her memories are etched in the minds and hearts of her husband, Michael; daughters, Warri Graves and Brittany Korhone; son, Michael Korhone Jr.; grandchildren, Jalen Xavier Roark, Za'Cari Thomas, Za'Kiyyah Woods and Zae'Veon Woods; siblings, Linda (Dennis) Mack, Philip (Bessie)Thomas, Bobby (Jessica)Thomas, Aletha Thomas, Shirley (John) Bizjak, Kevin Thomas, and Eric (Tina) Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral service will be 5:00PM Friday, November 30, 2018 at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Outreach for Christ, 135 South Court St., Fayetteville, WV with Pastor Sancerria Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.