Cuba J. Douglas, age 71, of Philippi, WV died Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Valentine Assisted Living in Beverly, WV. She was born September 20, 1940 in Frankford, WV, a daughter of the late Havoline and Lucille Perkins Bell. On September 25, 1978 she married Andrew J. Douglas who survives. Also surviving are one brother, Toby Bell of Frankford; one sister, Janice K. Johnson of Frankford and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Douglas was a Methodist by faith. She was a member of the Buckhannon Chapter # 18 Order of Eastern Star and the Professional Business Women’s Club of Buckhannon receiving several awards. Cuba loved the outdoors and traveling throughout the US and foreign countries which to mention a few are South America, Greece, the Caribbean, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand and others, New Zealand being her favorite. She enjoyed NASCAR and attended many races. Her favorite driver was Richard Petty. Her employment included the White Sulfur Springs Bank and two major oil and gas companies. In September 1984 she joined her husband’s insurance firm which he founded in May 1981, Douglas Insurance Services, Inc. of Buckhannon. Her duties include Agent, Office Manager, Vice President and Secretary and Treasurer. Friends will be received Sunday, July 8, 2012 from 4-8 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. George Webb officiating. Burial will follow in the Morningside Cemetery in Renick, WV. The Buckhannon Order of the Eastern Star Chapter# 18 will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 PM Sunday July 8th at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
