Betty L. Mccoy

Betty L. (McDonald) McCoy, 93, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away September 27, 2022 at her residence in Southern Pines, NC.

She was born June 21, 1929 in Wood County, WV, the daughter of the late Clayton Sams and Gladys McDonald.

While a teenager, Betty began working as a waitress at the Chancellor Hotel.  Subsequently, this led to a career in the hospitality industry where she owned and operated three restaurants and a motel.

Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Gunn of Moncks Corner, SC and Pamela Flittner and son-in-law, James Flittner of Pinehurst, NC; four grandchildren, Julie (Richard) Wright, Jason (Robin) Gunn, Kala (Shannon) Sellers and Jake Flittner; and eight great-grandchildren, Chloe and Ethan Wright, Lindsay, Jill, Ivy and Isaac Gunn and Colton and Lawson Sellers.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Marvin McCoy; an infant son; two sisters, Susie Roush and Ruby Schultz; and four half-brothers, Clinton McDonald, Burl Kelly, Paul McDonald and Eugene McDonald.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the loving residents and employees at Gracious Living.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home, 521 – 5 ^th Street, Parkersburg. Graveside services and burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.