Lena Lou Wenger, 87, Alderson (Glen Ray), WV died Friday, September 20, 2024, at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA, where she was recuperating from minor surgery. Born on Sunday, May 9, 1937, at home, in the Fleishman House in Palestine, Alderson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Morgan Wenger and Lynn Clark Wenger. Lena graduated in 1954 from Alderson High School, where she was always an honor student, at the top of her class. In high school Lena was chosen to be a member of the Nine Girls’ Club, a select group of students who served the school at football games, school parades, and in other service areas. She was also hand-picked by the principal to work in the office part of the school day as his personal secretary. After graduation Lena soon began working as a telephone operator for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in Hinton, WV. She advanced quickly in her career with the company and later retired while working at the Beckley, WV site. During her lifetime she was known for her kindness, generosity, and sacrificial love for her family. She was characterized by honesty, hard work, help to others, and honor to God and her Christian faith. Her greatest concern in her entire life was her family. For Lena, it was all about her family! Lena was a part of many church fellowships during her lifetime, and primarily attended the Alderson Church of the Nazarene on Muddy Creek Mountain. Lena was also preceded in death by brother, Alvin Charlton Wenger, and by two sisters: Joyce Elizabeth Sheppard and Onva Lee Pierce. She is survived by her sister Rymal Kenton of Milford, DE and her brother Bobby Wenger of Hawkins, TX. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of devoted friends, which included care givers Tammy Adkins and Debbie Bryant. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. at the Alderson Cemetery Fletcher Addition with Pastor Ed Midcap officiating. Burial will follow. Lantz Funeral Home is honored to serve the family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lena, please visit our floral store.