Dorothy (Shannon) Varney, 95, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away August 9, 2025, in Ravenswood Village following an extended illness.

She was born on December 28, 1929, in Ferguson, WV, a daughter of the late Wayne and Eliza Jane (Clark) Shannon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl J. Varney Sr., daughter, Gloria Ann Blackhurst, several brothers and sisters.

She was a spot welder for GE in Columbus, OH, a homemaker, and a former clerk for numerous local stores.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Ravenswood, WV, and a 50-year member of the R. Douglas Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #15, Ravenswood, WV. She enjoyed gardening and time spent with her family.

Survivors include her son, Carl J. Varney Jr and his wife Debbie; daughters, Venisa (Jeff) Flesher of Ravenswood and Connie (Lee) Reynolds of Ravenswood; grandchildren, Craig (Kyla) Blackhurst, Steven (Lora) Blackhurst, Anna (John) Flora, Nathanael (Kaylin) Flesher, Sara and Terra Varney; several nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend an appreciative thank you for the excellent care shown by everyone at The Ravenswood Village.

Service will be 2 p.m. ~ Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Rev. Toby Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 o'clock noon until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting castofuneralhome.com