Betty Sawyer Shenal passes away

Betty Lee Sawyer Shenal, sister-in-law of Monongah’s Delores Manzo, a 1948 Farmington High grad, passed away Tuesday, June 21 in Mannington.

Betty Shenal

Birth Date: 

08/14/1926

Passed Away: 

06/21/2016

Betty Lee Shenal, 89, of Mannington, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in her home. She was born August 14, 1926 in Glovers Gap, WV, a daughter of the late William Franklin Sawyer and Margaret J. Morris Sawyer.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Shenal, with whom she was married to for 47 years. She is also survived 2 sons, John Porter and wife Carol of Bridgeport, WV and William “Butch” Porter and wife Sue of Mannington, WV; 6 grandchildren, Johnny Porter III, Cody Stephen Porter, Chuck Porter Jr., Anna Elizabeth “Sis” Waddell, Robbie Porter and Chris Porter; 2 Step-grandchildren Josh and Matt Pierce and their wives and children; 3 great-grandchildren, CJ Porter, Bryanna Waddell and Matthew “Bubby” Waddell; one brother, Thomas Sawyer and wife Joyce of Shinnston; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Porter of Phoenix, AZ; a brother-in-law, Dick Shenal and wife Josephine of New Washington, OH; a sister-in-law, Delores Manzo of Monongah; several nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Linda Blankenship; special friends Danny and Sue Long and Loretta Tennant.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a son, Robert Donald Porter; 2 brothers, Charles Sawyer and William Sawyer; and a grandson, William Charles Porter II.

Betty worked at the Garden Fresh in Mannington. She enjoyed quilting and enjoyed flowers, yard sales and flea markets. She also enjoyed camping in Grant County and was a huge collector of cookbooks. She was member of the First Baptist Church in Mannington and was also a 50 Year Pin member of the Eastern Star.

The family would like to thank Monongalia General Hospital, Health South and Amedisys Hospice as well as Pastor Greg Roth for all their help and care of Betty. Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, WV on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 2-4pm and 6-9pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016 beginning at 1pm in the funeral home with Pastor Greg Roth officiating. Interment will follow at the Viewpoint Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com