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Dana Varney Obituary


DANA DIANE "DEE DEE" JOHNSON CLARK VARNEY, 76, of Barboursville, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born May 11, 1949 in Huntington, a daughter of the late Robert "R.W." and Wanda "Jo" Sowards Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Clark (Jim Bauer) of Barboursville.
Friends and family may stop by her residence to celebrate her life on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be private. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Mar. 28, 2026.

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Patricia Shepard

March 28, 2026

Deedle, you were 7 and I was 8 when we became neighbors and best friends. I'll cherish all the memories of our shenanigans. Rest in peace, girlfriend.

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