L. Joan Casto
February 17, 1934 ~ September 27, 2010
L. Joan Casto, age 76, a resident of Rt. 2 Tacy Community, Philippi departed this life after many hard fought battles, Joan Casto has finally claimed victory to return home to her heavenly father. Surrounded by friends and family, "Nan" was peacefully called home to join her beloved husband, Kenneth "Pap" Casto on September 27, 2010. She was born February 17, 1934 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Clarence Boyd and Lela Mae (Hoffman) Bolton. Joan was united in marriage on June 16, 1951 to her husband of 58 yrs. Kenneth Casto who preceded her in death on July 17, 2009. Surviving are;
Two daughters: Judy Simmons and husband Kent "Cricket"
Jane Floyd and husband Bill both of Philippi
One brother: Donald Bolton and wife June of Willington, S.C.
Granddaughters: Jamie Jo Carpenter and husband Brian of Junior
Candi Powers and husband Bill of Elkins
Jennifer Collier and husband Daniel of Mt. Liberty Community, Philippi
Crystal Schaefer and husband Brian of Coalton
Latisha Simmons and companion Josh Farrar of Moatsville
Grandson: K.C. Hall of Morgantown
Great grandchildren: Travis Powers, Samantha Jo Esposito, Kaithlyn Powers, Kyatt Bailey, Chase Collier, Addie Jo Powers, Teagan and Treven Schaefer
Step great grandchildren: Cody Farrar, Nikki Farrar
Special cousin: Bobby Shaw and wife Suzie of Monroe, NC
Best friend: Sharon McBee of East Rochester, OH
Several nieces and nephews
Joan was the former owner of the Jiffy Mart in Belington, she was a member of the Dorcas Rebakah Lodge #275, past president of the WV Rebakah Assembly, Tacy CEOS. She was a member of the Tacy United Methodist Women and the Tacy United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home on Tuesday September 28, from 5-8 p.m. and on Wednesday September 29, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Thursday September 30, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. the service hour with Rev. William Smith. Interment will follow in the Crossroads Cemetery at Tacy.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hospice 1800 Crim Ave. Belington, WV 26250.
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You have my deepest sympathy. She put up a good fight. She is now at peace.
Mary Martha
So sorry to hear about your loss Will keep you in my prays May God be with you all .
JANE,JUDY &ALL THE FAMILY,
you have my deepest sympathy.Wewere closer then
sisters.Shared a lot of good times togather .years ago.You know she loved you all very much&she is watching over you,all.Youare all in my thrughts&Prayers.always rememberGODis in CONTROL.love youall.
“For I will turn their mourning to joy, will comfort them, and make them rejoice rather than sorrow.”-Jeremiah 31:13
Thinking of you, keeping you in prayer, and remembering Nan with love.
Judy and Jane, I was sorry to hear about your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.k
Jane, Judy and Family-
I am truly sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful person and boss. She is the reason I am where I am today in life. She was an inspiration to me when I worked for her at the store.
God has taken a special angel home.
Love,
Don Wentz and Family
Oh Jane and family…….I just read about this from Crystal. I am so sorry. I know the pain you feel, it's terrible to lose your mom. Girls, your Grandma….
My heart cries with you.
Hold to your faith and you know God will help you through this……and she's in is loving arms. I love you and so wish I could be there with you…..Love, Sherry and Andy
Judy and Jane, so sorry to hear of your loss, prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love to you both and so sorry that I could not make it up.
Dear Nanny i will miss you so much my heart hurts but i know you are my angel and when i want to see or talk to you all i have to do is dream and you will be there nanny you are my best friend you always have been and i will miss you forever till we meet again love you forever Latisha Joan
Joan was a very wonderful person. We loved talking to her at Chase's ball games. We will miss her so much. Our hearts break for you and thoughts and prayers are with you always