On Saturday, September 13, 2014, my mother and grandmother, Iria Jean Pendleton, 84 departed this life at her home. She was born in Harpers Ferry, WV on May 11, 1930, daughter of the late Harry Willis and Jamima Fox Willis. She was a member of the Wainwright Baptist Church. Her childhood education started at Grandview Elementary School in Harpers Ferry, her secondary education was at the page Jackson High School in Charles Town, WV. She completed her education at Storer College in Harpers Ferry, WV. Mrs. Pendleton taught elementary school in Shepherdstown for 35 years until retirement. She enjoyed crocheting and word search puzzles. She is survived by her son, Bryan E. Pendleton of Harpers Ferry, granddaughter, Miss Tiffany N. Pendleton of Atlanta, Georgia, a sister, Geraldine E. Turner of Griswold, CT and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Pendleton and 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Wainwright Baptist Church with the Reverend Walter Jackson officiating. Interment will be in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Harpers Ferry. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.