Jennie Pegues May

b. 10 December 1918, d. 19 November 1993
  • Jennie Pegues May was born on 10 December 1918.
  • Hugh Waddell May and Nancy Pegues appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at 637 Holly Road. Other members of the household included Jennie Pegues May, Catherine Newcomb May and William Leak Pegues. Also in the household were daughters Jennie (age 11) and Cathrine (5).
  • She married Jesse Ray Tuckwiller Jr. on 8 November 1941 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, with Rev. Ben W. Tinsley officiating.
  • The following appeared on 9 November 1941 in The Charleston Gazette: Miss Jennie Pegues May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. May of Holly road, was married to Mr. J. Ray Tuckwiller, jr., of this city, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Tuckwiller of Fairmont, in a ceremony at noon yesterday in St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.
         Organ selections played by Mrs. James McLendon included Schubert's "Ave Maria," . . .
         Miss Catherine N. May was her sister's maid of honor. . .
         Mr. Eugene Tuckwiller of Fairmont was best man for his brother. Ushers were another brother, Mr. Donald Tuckwiller, and Mr. C. F. Woodroe, cousin of the bride.
         . . .
         The bride's parents gave a reception afterwards at their home. . . Assisting Mrs. May were Mesdames C. C. Pharr, jr., R. E. Dolman, P. C. Coulter, Joseph A. Dodson, jr., the Misses Nancy Louise Hammond and Phyllis McDermott. Mrs. E. A. Salmond presided at the punch bowl.
         Among guests were the bridegroom's parents; his sister-in-law, Mrs. Eugene Tuckwiller, and daughter, Martha Jean of Fairmont; his grandmother, Mrs. David Tuckwiller of Lewisburg; his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Slater Tuckwiller of Lewisburg; the bride's aunt, Mrs. O. M. Pegues of Cheraw, S. C; her uncle, Mr. P. F. Hammond of Welch; another aunt, Mrs. M. C. Hammond of Bluefield; Mrs. R. J. Stephenson, jr., of Taylor, S. C; Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Weaver, jr., of Macon, Ga; Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Meadows and daughter, Ida Jane, of Beckley.
         Young Mr. and Mrs. Tuckwiller left afterwards for a western trip of several days. . . . They will reside at 1597-A Virginia street.
         Mrs. Tuckwiller attended Washington School for Secretaries and for the past four years has been employed by the law firm of Campbell, McClintic and James. Mr. Tuckwiller was graduated from West Virginia university and is associated with Lowry Dental Supplies. He is a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternith and has been residing with his uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. R. D. Keightley of Lewis street.
  • Jennie Pegues May died on 19 November 1993 at age 74.
  • Her husband Jesse Ray Tuckwiller Jr. became a widower at her death.
  • She was interred at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
  • Last Edited: 2 May 2015

Family: Jesse Ray Tuckwiller Jr. b. 14 May 1914, d. 15 May 1998