Obituary of Billie Jean York

Billie Jean York Of Lyburn, WV Billie Jean Pritchard York, 58, of Lyburn, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 22, 2010, from Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan after a long illness. She was born May 2, 1951, at Crites, a daughter of the late Charles Hascal and Lucille R. Redmond Pritchard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Teddy Lee Pritchard; one nephew, Josey Pritchard; one niece, Cassandra Pritchard; and two very special brothers-in-law, Everett E. Hager, Jr. and Larry “Poely” Ellis. She was a home maker. Billie Jean was a Christian who enjoyed visiting different area churches when she was able. Devoted to her family, she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved spending time with her grandchildren especially her granddaughter Angel who spent a lot of time with her. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 41 years, Joe York of Lyburn; one daughter, Bonnie (Keith) Buchanon of Accoville; one son, Bobby Joe York at home; five grandchildren whom she adored, Angel Dawn Buchanon, Brittany Dawn Buchanon, and Kimberly Dawn Buchanon, all of Accoville, Kayla Dale York of Davin, and Dora Elizabeth Jo York of Accoville; one great-grandchild on the way; two sisters, Linda Lou Hager of Huntington and Ida Mae Ellis of Lenore; a special brother-in-law, Ernest York of Omar; a special uncle, Tom Pritchard of Lincoln County; two very special friends, Bonita (Cliff) Miller of Las Vegas, NV and Phyllis Goodman of Man; her doctors who took such good care of her, Dr. Kathy Harvey of Logan and Dr. Hatem M. Hossino of Charleston; a very special home health nurse, Barney Goins of Logan; many nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man with Rev. Barney Goins officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home and one hour prior to services. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man is in charge of the arrangements.