MANN
Betty June Upton Mann, 89, of Talcott, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born June 25, 1932 at Jumping Branch, she was the daughter of the late James and Nellie Bennett Upton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lewis Mann; sisters, Twila and Garnet; brothers, Bill, Judd, Russell, and George Upton; and a grandson, Joshua Lewis Mann.
Ms. Mann is survived by her children, son, James W. Mann and wife, Teresa of Hinton and daughter, Rhonda Mann Hale and husband, Gary of Peoria, AZ; grandchildren, Jamie Mann and wife, Merenda of New Castle, VA, and Casey and Adam Hale, both of Phoenix, AZ; 7 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, and 5 step-great, great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Upton of Beckley; along with several nieces and nephews also survive.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and loved animals. She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy Company in Hinton and was retired from FPC Alderson, formerly FCI Alderson, where she worked as a correctional officer and warehouse manager. She enjoyed life on their farm, tending her flowers and caring for all her animals. Betty never met a stranger. She would greet you with a smile, a “come on in, would you like a cup of coffee” make yourself at home attitude. She enjoyed sharing lots of stories about her life, work, and family. She will be missed greatly by all her family and friends.
Due to Covid-19, funeral services will be private at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Talcott Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Southern WV, both in home and at Bowers Hospice House, for their care and compassion.
Online condolences at www.pivontfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, WV.
