Elizabeth Ann ‘Libby’ Licwov

She was born Nov. 10, 1944, at East Dailey, a daughter of the late Lester J. Kyle Sr. and Mary Ola Ware Kyle.

On Oct. 11, 1963, at Valley Bend, she was married to Clarence W. Licwov Jr., who preceded her death June 10, 2024.

She is survived by one son, Vincent W. Licwov (Christa) of Beverly; and two daughters, Vanessa M. Licwov-Channell (Mitch) of Reedsville, West Virginia, and Julie A. Phillips (Bill) of Beverly.

Also surviving are two brothers, James M. Kyle, a resident of Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center, and Lester Johnson Kyle Jr. of Vero Beach, Florida.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Allison Channell (Aaron) of Beverly, Madison Carr (Hunter) of Valley Bend, Casey and Shane Martel of Morgantown, Connor Channell of Reedsville and Logan and Mason Phillips of Beverly; and great-grandchildren, Elliott Channell of Beverly and Kenley, Jaxon, Hadlie and Mylah Carr of Valley Bend.

Also preceding her in death were one brother, Timothy Kyle; and six sisters, Retha Welch, Darlene Lewis, Maureen Vandevander, Alice Gladfelter, Phyllis Wildman and Lorraine Pritt.

Libby was a graduate of Beverly High School, had worked at Beverly Fastbreak before being employed as a sales associate at Wal-Mart prior to her retirement. She was also a homemaker and had formally been active with the PTA and Randolph County 4H. Libby’s greatest love was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was devoted to her family and would go to great lengths to provide the love, care, and support each one needed. When not caring for her loved ones, Libby found joy in tending her flower garden, and nothing pleased her more than mowing her yard. She also had a soft spot for animals — Libby never met a stray cat she didn’t try to rescue and rehome. She was a protestant by faith.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, from the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Tristan Tenney officiating.

Interment will follow in the Beverly Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to West Virginia Caring Hospice, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520 or Randolph County Humane Society, P. O. Box 785, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Libby Licwov.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Licwov.

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