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Nedra Lowe Obituary

NEDRA J. LOWE, 78, died peacefully in Bend, Oregon on January 23, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1946, in Steubenville, OH, and grew up in Wellsburg, WV. She was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Molnar Kotch, both deceased.
She is survived by her husband, John, and son, John Robert Lowe, and his wife Amy. Her three grandsons Zach, Sam, and Ben. Her sister Mary Kay Haas, brother-in-law Bob Haas. Nephew Frank Haas, nieces Lori Johnson and Marla Hanlon. Great-nephews Lance and Eric Johnson, and Bryan Hanlon. Great-nieces Heather Johnson, Raeann Hanlon, Megan Perrin, and Hannah Hanlon. Plus, members of the Beloveds Book Group.
She graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1964. She then graduated with a bachelor's degree from West Liberty State College (now WLU) and got her master's degree from Marshall University. She taught oral and written communications at Mountwest Community & Technical College in Huntington, part time for 4 years and full time for 32 years. She retired in 2012. She was a member of Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church in Huntington. She recently had moved from Huntington, to Bend, OR to be near her son's family. She and John were married for 56 years.

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Feb. 8, 2025.

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Dan Reasner

April 7, 2025

To Jon and family my thoughts are with you all great memories we all have and keeping our hearts and Nedra was one of those people. She was my very first girlfriend in the third grade and you never forget your first girl you want her John and you treated her like a queen May the Lord bless you all in your time of grief, knowing that she has a new address in heaven now blessings to you from Dan Reasner

Rev. Thomas Lilly

February 17, 2025

John and family, I offer my prayers for your comfort and my deep thanks for her life and genuine faith and friendship. Nedra was always there with kind and wise words. She was generous with her time, and when I really needed her, one time in particular, she stood up for me and with me and begind me. What a wonderful person she was! I will always think of her as a blessing and as a special friend.

Debbie Greenstein

February 9, 2025

Nedra and I taught together at Marshall . She was a caring and kind person. We also had some early morning runs in Ritter Park with our dear friend Linda. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Greg Briers

February 8, 2025

So sorry for your loss! She was such a sweet person! Always had a smile on her face

Denecia Merritt-Damron

February 8, 2025

I was blessed to have worked with Nedra for 30 years. Though we worked in different buildings, we always made a point to get together at meetings and other events. She was a mentor to me in so many ways. I tried to pattern myself after Nedra especially in the way she chaired meetings. Business was taken care of efficiently but fellowship and friendship always followed. When we were in Clarksburg for a WVCCA meeting, Nedra stepped out in front of a car and was knocked to the ground. I had driven to the meeting so I immediately got my car and with a couple og colleagues, we took Nedra to the hospital with her telling us we were wasting her time because she was fine!!! Nedra was a very special lady and dear friend. I only hope she knows how much she meant to me. There are very few "First Ladies" these days. Nedra is at the head of the line. Goodbye my dear friend. I will continue to cherish the memories.

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