Loretta B. Boyles

She was born March 14, 1927, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Okey and Iva Bell (Rhoades) Ridenour.

She was united in marriage to her husband of 70 years, Byron B. Boyles, who preceded her in death in 2016.

Surviving are children, Jack Boyles and wife, Diane, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Debbie Boyles of Allison Park, Pennsylvania; three sisters, Tina, Lorene and Carolyn; son-in-law, Richard N. Freeman; five grandchildren, Richie Freeman and wife, Cindy, of Moatsville, Adam Freeman and wife, Becca, of Belington, Byron Boyles and wife, Heather, of Willow Springs, North Carolina, and Brandy Sifers and husband, Nicholas, of Youngsville, North Carolina; eight great- grandchildren, Brittany Kyle and husband, Brandon, of Bridgeport, Hunter Freeman of Moatsville, Jordan, Jaden, Jenna and Jasmine Sifers, all of Youngsville, North Carolina, and Hunter Boyles and Brianna Boyles both of Willow Springs, North Carolina.

In addition to her husband Byron, Loretta was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy C. Freeman; granddaughter, Dawn (Freeman) Jacques; infant grandson, Rodney Freeman; and seven brothers and two sisters.

Loretta was a homemaker. Loretta was an avid bowler for many years and participated in state and national bowling tournaments. Loretta was very crafty.

She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and all kinds of needlework. She loved doing word search puzzles, watching wildlife and enjoyed all her pets and spending time with her family. She was a member of Tacy Crossroads United Methodist Church.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory, 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi, on Wednesday Jan. 4, from 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday. Jan. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. with Pastor Todd Mouser officiating. Interment will follow in the Tacy Crossroads Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.