Funeral arrangements could be
finalized as early as Monday for Freda Mae Tomblin, the mother of Gov. Earl Ray
Tomblin, who died Saturday in Chapmanville at the age of 80.
“Our beloved mother was the rock of
our family and taught me the importance of education, hard work and caring for
others — West Virginia
“Joanne and I, along with our
entire family, appreciate thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
Freda Mae Tomblin had owned a
greyhound breeding kennel in Southern West Virginia
called Tomblin Kennel. Prior to that, the Tomblin family operated a vending
company in Logan
In addition to Gov. Tomblin, Freda
Mae Tomblin is survived by her husband, Earl, son Carl, two grandsons and
siblings.
