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Birth	:	29 Jan 1929 Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	24 Oct 2015 Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4150300, -79.3932300
Description	:	Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - October 26, 2015 Author/Byline: Staff WriterSection: Obituaries OAKLAND — Vava Ann Railey , 86, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. Born on Jan. 29, 1929, in Oakland, Vava was the beloved daughter of Kathryn and Leo Helbig. She graduated from Oakland High School and attended the University of Maryland. Early in her life, she was employed at the Department of Defense in Washington DC. Vava married Robert Railey on Dec. 27, 1949, in Oakland and remained his devoted wife and supported his military... Read More	Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - October 26, 2015 Author/Byline: Staff WriterSection: Obituaries OAKLAND — Vava Ann Railey , 86, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. Born on Jan. 29, 1929, in Oakland, Vava was the beloved daughter of Kathryn and Leo Helbig. She graduated from Oakland High School and attended the University of Maryland. Early in her life, she was employed at the Department of Defense in Washington DC. Vava married Robert Railey on Dec. 27, 1949, in Oakland and remained his devoted wife and supported his military career for 65 years until his recent death in March of this year. In 1976 they returned to Deep Creek where they enjoyed life on the lake for 22 years and in 2011 they relocated to Oakland. Vava 's greatest joy in life was her family and home. She ensured that family and friends felt welcome in her home with her beautiful smile, generous sense of humor, warm hospitality and delicious food. She was always able to place another chair at her table to include someone during summer vacations, skiing season, holidays or any family celebrations. Vava worked with her husband in their real estate company, Lakeside Realty. She managed the rental aspect of the business and her generosity often included sharing her own household items. Vava loved gardening and was a member of the Mountain Laurel Garden Club and the Youghiogheny Glades Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution. Vava was a giver in the truest sense of the word. She shared with her family many winter vacations to Nassau, Bahamas, enjoyed gardening, cooking, decorating and traveling with her girls. Vava leaves to cherish her sweet memories, three daughters, Kathy Gibson and husband Jim of Deep Creek Lake, Deborah Recker and husband Jim of Bethel Park, Pa., and Roberta McNamara and husband John of Frederick; eight grandchildren, Eric Recker and wife Jaimee, Todd Gibson and wife Michelle, Beau Gibson and wife Katie, Dustin Hurley and wife Kristen, Bryan Recker, Krista Hurley, Josh Recker and fiancée Laura and Sean McNamara; seven great-grandchildren, Vava Recker, Ella Recker, Sophie Gibson, Mahlon Hurley, Leo Recker, Clark Gibson, and Cameron Hurley; and many, many, loving friends and family members. Friends will be received at the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., 21 N 2nd St., Oakland, on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at noon. Interment will follow in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Hospice of Garrett County, PO Box 271, Oakland, MD 21550. www.csfredlockfh.com

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Vava Ann Helbig Railey's memorial is located at: Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland, Garrett County, USA.
When did Vava Ann Helbig Railey death?
Vava Ann Helbig Railey death on 24 Oct 2015 in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 39.4150300
Longitude: -79.3932300

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Parent

Kathryn C Stevenson Helbig

(1906 - 1998)

Spouse

Robert Eugene “Bob” Railey

(1928 - 2015)

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1. Garrett County Memorial Gardens
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4150300, -79.3932300

2. Oakland Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4091988, -79.4028015

3. Oak Grove Cemetery
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4. Weber Family Cemetery
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5. DeBerry Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4285000, -79.3816700

6. John Bunyan Brant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4436800, -79.3770400

7. Ferndale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4516983, -79.3747025

8. Wonderly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3767014, -79.3692017

9. King Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3894005, -79.3480988

10. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3717003, -79.3906021

11. Lower Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3716890, -79.4179470

12. Mayle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3981018, -79.3317032

13. Deer Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4275017, -79.3261032

14. Herrington Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4558600, -79.4474680

15. Kisner Cemetery
Crellin, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4017300, -79.4674800

16. Gortner Cemetery
Gortner, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3530998, -79.4272003

17. Schlabach Cemetery
Gortner, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3482800, -79.4117000

18. Paradise Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4712046, -79.3392075

19. Rodeheaver Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4804680, -79.3521300

20. Ashby Cemetery
Crellin, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3774986, -79.4749985

21. Miller Cemetery
Crellin, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3890120, -79.4826720

22. Underwood Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3655800, -79.4653900

23. Taylor-Sines Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4894470, -79.4165480

24. Friend Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4913500, -79.3778000