Bettye Ruth (Bartrug) Furline, 88, of Moundsville, W.Va., passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va.
Bettye was born November 28, 1927, in Moundsville, a daughter of the late Earl and Tena (Forester) Bartrug. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Moundsville, where she enjoyed singing in the choir; a member of the former Catholic Women’s Club, Moundsville; and a member of the Tuesday Music Group. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting.
In addition to her parents, Bettye was preceded in death by her sister, Bertha Wise; and a great-grandson, Dustin. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Albert J. Furline; two daughters, Barbara A. (Charles) Rush and Pamela M. (Dave) Crow, both of Moundsville; two grandchildren, Heather Ruthers Howard of Moundsville and Michael J. (Onda) Furline of Grafton, W.Va.; four great-grandchildren, Rochelle, Katlin, Austin and Michael; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm, Wednesday, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Thursday, September 8, 2016, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, with the Rev. That Son Ngoc Nguyen as celebrant. Interment will follow in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Sherrard, W.Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 1251 Warwood Avenue, Suite A, Wheeling, WV 26003, or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Building Fund, 912 Seventh Street, Moundsville, WV 26041. Donations may be made online at www.TMCfunding.com.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.
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I am so sorry to hear of Bettyes passing. We were in the Organ music classes together. She will be missed by all of us.
Dear Al and Barb. I am so saddened by Betty’s passing. I will always remember that wonderful voice of hers! My deepest sympathies to you.
Mary and I were sadden to hear of Betty passing.She was a good neibor to many years on Meighen Ave.
Barb/Charlie:
Mike and I are very saddened by the news of your mothers passing. She was such a sweet lady and will be missed by many.
May she RIP
My sincere condolences to the Furline family. May your memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead and have faith in God’s promise found at Isaiah 25:8. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Barb, I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your Mother. I know how much you loved her and how well you took care of her. She was a dear Lady and I will miss seeing her at the Moundsville Tree Gala and After Hours. May God grant your heart peace during such a hard time in your life.
Dawn Zenner-Gaudi and Rich Gaudi
BARB, I’M SORRY TO HEAR OF BETTYE BUNNY’S PASSING. SINCERE SYMPATHY AND MANY PRAYERS ARE BEING SAID FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HUGS MY FRIEND!
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Betty. She was a very nice lady loved by all. We are sending prayers and condolences to the family in this time of need. She has now joined God in Heaven. R.I.P Betty…