Claudena "Dena" Caroline Kingery, 93, of Walton, WV passed away November 12, 2023 at Roane General Hospital in Spencer, WV.

She was born March 17, 1930 in Walton and was the daughter of the late Claude and Loretta Jones Coleman.

Dena was a graduate of Walton High School Class of 1947 and regularly attended the Alumni monthly breakfast. She retired from Traders Bank and was a faithful Baptist member of Walton Union Church. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, feeding her wildlife and mowing her grass well up into her 80s. Dena was known for being incredibly independent. The Walton community was very near and dear to her heart, and she enjoyed helping at the Walton Library.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her special cousins, Michael Jones (Debbie) of Walton, Lisa Raines of Cross Lanes, WV and Linda Ashley (Tim) of Walton; three nieces, Carol Gainer (Richard) of Shinnston, WV, and Susie James and Janet Mace both of Lockney, WV.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, John D. Kingery; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Russ Conser.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. ~ Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Walton Union Church with Rev. Jerry Board and Pastor Tim Ashley officiating with burial to follow at Looney Cemetery in Walton. Visitation will be Wednesday 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer and 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service Thursday at Walton Union Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com