Sharon Kay Kessler

Sharon Kay (Ruff) Kessler

Pineville, WV—Mrs. Sharon Kay Kessler, age 62, of Pineville, WV, gained her wings December 23, 2023.  She was born on April 18, 1961, and was the daughter of the late John and Kathryn Bennett Ruff.  Mrs. Kessler loved all of her family and friends like no other.  She loved watching and making TikTok’s, loved to sing, and was also of the Pentecostal faith.  She loved family time and family gatherings.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilson Kessler, two sisters, Lisa Vance and Denise Vance, and also a son Wilson Ruff.  Those left to cherish her memories include: a sister Frances Lewis of Hinton, WV; five children, Katheryn (Carl) Chapman, Aiken, SC, Misty (Pete) Kessler, Aiken, Eddie (Peggy) Kessler, Pineville, WV, Jacklyn (Mike) Medlin, Elgin; ex son in law Dewayne Feldman, Aiken; and Robert (Maria) Kessler, Pineville, WV.  Adopted children include: Darrell Vance, Micheal Vance, and Andrew Ruff.  She also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, including two very special ones, Billy and Bruce Bennett, as well as 21 grandchildren who she loved more than life.   In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday March 10, 2024, at Grace Covenant Church of God in New Ellenton, SC, with Pastor Edgar Foster Sr. officiating. COLE FUNERAL HOME, 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY (118 BYPASS) AIKEN, SC 29801 803-648-7175.  Please sign the online registry at www.colefuneralhomeinc.net.