Braxton Citizens' News
October 2, 2012
Winifred L. Ballengee Tyer
Winifred L. "Winnie" Tyer, 94, of St. Albans, died on Monday, September 24, 2012.
She was born on September 30, 1917 in Herold, Braxton County, West Virginia, to the late Christopher C. and Annie Carte Ballengee.
Winnie spent her childhood in Braxton County, and graduated from Gassaway High School. After graduation, she attended Charleston School of Commerce in Charleston, West Virginia. She married Michael Keenan Tyer on December 16, 1939. Winnie was a supervisor for Magic Windows in St. Albans, owned and operated Alice in Wonderland Day Care in St. Albans, and was a staunch Democrat who worked the polls for many years on election day. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Winnie was the subject of feature article in the Charleston Gazette for her potato bread. An avid reader, she had a great joy for her pets, loved to sing, and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Mike.
She was a member of Highway Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, West Virginia.
Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Annie Ballengee; her husband of 57 years, Michael K. Tyer; her brothers, Ray H. Ballengee, Harper N. Ballengee; and her sister, Opal N. Ballengee.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, and to Kanawha Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be in Winnie?s honor to the New Hope Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 461, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
A memorial service honoring the life of Winifred L. Tyer was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 27th at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Rev. Johnny Conrad officiating. Burial was in the Beall?s Mill Cemetery, Gassaway.
Friends called one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
October 2, 2012
Winifred L. Ballengee Tyer
Winifred L. "Winnie" Tyer, 94, of St. Albans, died on Monday, September 24, 2012.
She was born on September 30, 1917 in Herold, Braxton County, West Virginia, to the late Christopher C. and Annie Carte Ballengee.
Winnie spent her childhood in Braxton County, and graduated from Gassaway High School. After graduation, she attended Charleston School of Commerce in Charleston, West Virginia. She married Michael Keenan Tyer on December 16, 1939. Winnie was a supervisor for Magic Windows in St. Albans, owned and operated Alice in Wonderland Day Care in St. Albans, and was a staunch Democrat who worked the polls for many years on election day. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Winnie was the subject of feature article in the Charleston Gazette for her potato bread. An avid reader, she had a great joy for her pets, loved to sing, and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Mike.
She was a member of Highway Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, West Virginia.
Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Annie Ballengee; her husband of 57 years, Michael K. Tyer; her brothers, Ray H. Ballengee, Harper N. Ballengee; and her sister, Opal N. Ballengee.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, and to Kanawha Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be in Winnie?s honor to the New Hope Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 461, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
A memorial service honoring the life of Winifred L. Tyer was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 27th at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Rev. Johnny Conrad officiating. Burial was in the Beall?s Mill Cemetery, Gassaway.
Friends called one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Braxton Citizens' News
October 2, 2012
Winifred L. Ballengee Tyer
Winifred L. "Winnie" Tyer, 94, of St. Albans, died on Monday, September 24, 2012.
She was born on September 30, 1917 in Herold, Braxton County, West Virginia, to the late Christopher C. and Annie Carte Ballengee.
Winnie spent her childhood in Braxton County, and graduated from Gassaway High School. After graduation, she attended Charleston School of Commerce in Charleston, West Virginia. She married Michael Keenan Tyer on December 16, 1939. Winnie was a supervisor for Magic Windows in St. Albans, owned and operated Alice in Wonderland Day Care in St. Albans, and was a staunch Democrat who worked the polls for many years on election day. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Winnie was the subject of feature article in the Charleston Gazette for her potato bread. An avid reader, she had a great joy for her pets, loved to sing, and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Mike.
She was a member of Highway Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, West Virginia.
Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Annie Ballengee; her husband of 57 years, Michael K. Tyer; her brothers, Ray H. Ballengee, Harper N. Ballengee; and her sister, Opal N. Ballengee.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, and to Kanawha Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be in Winnie?s honor to the New Hope Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 461, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
A memorial service honoring the life of Winifred L. Tyer was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 27th at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Rev. Johnny Conrad officiating. Burial was in the Beall?s Mill Cemetery, Gassaway.
Friends called one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
October 2, 2012
Winifred L. Ballengee Tyer
Winifred L. "Winnie" Tyer, 94, of St. Albans, died on Monday, September 24, 2012.
She was born on September 30, 1917 in Herold, Braxton County, West Virginia, to the late Christopher C. and Annie Carte Ballengee.
Winnie spent her childhood in Braxton County, and graduated from Gassaway High School. After graduation, she attended Charleston School of Commerce in Charleston, West Virginia. She married Michael Keenan Tyer on December 16, 1939. Winnie was a supervisor for Magic Windows in St. Albans, owned and operated Alice in Wonderland Day Care in St. Albans, and was a staunch Democrat who worked the polls for many years on election day. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Winnie was the subject of feature article in the Charleston Gazette for her potato bread. An avid reader, she had a great joy for her pets, loved to sing, and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Mike.
She was a member of Highway Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, West Virginia.
Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Annie Ballengee; her husband of 57 years, Michael K. Tyer; her brothers, Ray H. Ballengee, Harper N. Ballengee; and her sister, Opal N. Ballengee.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, and to Kanawha Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be in Winnie?s honor to the New Hope Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 461, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
A memorial service honoring the life of Winifred L. Tyer was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 27th at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Rev. Johnny Conrad officiating. Burial was in the Beall?s Mill Cemetery, Gassaway.
Friends called one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
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