Erma Faye McCallister Bays, 79, of South Charleston, passed away at home, February 7, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Hayes) McCallister.

In addition to her parents, Erma was preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Cantley and Carol Griffiths; and her infant son, Robert Blaine Gillispie, Jr.

She retired from Columbia Gas after 22 years of service.

Erma enjoyed being outside working in her flowers. She was full of love for her family, and had a deep faith in the Lord. She will be missed so much on this earth.

She is survived by her husband, Jack L. Bays; daughter, Brenda Fernatt; grandchildren, Christina Roop and Erin Cook; great-grandchildren, Nathan Roop, Brooklyn Roop, Renesmee "Nessie" Roop, and Christian Roop; brother, Joe McCallister; sisters, Naomi Frame of Ohio, Joyce Smith of Alabama, Jean Henderson of Alabama, Rita Amenta of Martinsburg; special nieces, Pam Brown and Joyce Lett.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Pastor Craig Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.