Patty Lee (Staley) Barthlow, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.
She was born in Morgantown, Oct. 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Arthur Dale Staley and Ruth Catlett Staley. Predeceased brothers are Dale, Brinley and Blaine Staley.
She graduated from Morgantown High School, where she was the first drum majorette to lead the Morgantown High School band. She also had the honor of being crowned “May Queen.” She was a dedicated employee and retired from the West Virginia State Tax Department.
She loved watching West Virginia University football and basketball. It always amazed us how she knew the names of each player.
She was blessed to provide endless love and guidance to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She had an amazing connection with her great-grandchildren. Teaching and singing songs together, playing any game they made up, making slime and sharing birthdays and chocolate chip cookie parties.
She lived a beautiful life, always reaching to those in need. She will be missed dearly and loved by many. “Gone from our lives forever, but never gone from our hearts.”
Surviving are children, Kevin Barthlow (Susan), Kara Jarvis (Bill), Kim Barthlow (Elaine) and Kelly Barthlow (Diana); her grandchildren, Paul Jarvis (Julia), Kristy Witmer (Terry), Stacy Jarvis, Korey Barthlow (Jackie), Nate Barthlow, Chad Barthlow (Lindsey) and Drew Barthlow (Dana); great-grandchildren, Alessandra Witmer, Adriana Witmer, Haylen Witmer, Avery Aglubat, Asher Jarvis, Preston Barthlow, Sophie Barthlow, Bethany Amon, Jacob Barthlow, Joel Barthlow, Gage Jarvis and Ford Jarvis.
She was preceded in death by Kirk Barthlow.
Due to the pandemic, a graveside memorial service was held on March 20, 2021, at the East Oak Grove Cemetery. It was officiated by Pastor Neil Leftwich. The service was attended by many close family members. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Hubbard Hospice House West for the wonderful care they took of Patty during her stay at the hospice house. They were true angels.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV, 25387.
