Loretta O'Neal
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Loretta O'Neal

  • August 13, 1936 - February 7, 2012
  • Crab Orchard, West Virginia
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“Jim and Tammy, So sorry to hear this news - we think of all of you often. We cherish the memories of our friendship and good times with all of...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Arlin and Tamara Ball - Houston, TX

“I am very sorry about your mother. ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Davena Kay Lilly Perkins - WV

“Jim and Tammy and all - We want you to know we are thinking of you today. We were so very sorry to have the news of your Mother passing. We know...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Betty and Ben Woodall - Griffin, GA

“Dear Jimmy and Tammy, We are very sorry about Loretta. We know you will miss her tremendously. May God give you peace, comfort and strength during...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Linda O'Neal - Barnesville, GA

“I knew both Loretta and Jim as friends and classmates. Rest in Peace, you will be remembered. My condolences to the family. ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Cora Phipps - Vienna, VA - Friend

“A mother's love stays with you forever. Smile and remember all the wonderful times with her in your life. Know that we love all of you and accept our...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Alan & Carol Bragg - Charleston, WV

“My thoughts and praeyrs are with you. I knew both your Mother and your Dad all through school. ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Darlene Buchanan - Abingdon, VA

“You all are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your precious Mother. ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Larry & Sue O'Neal; Bobby O'Neal - GA

“Jim, Emily, Matthew, and Patrick, Extending our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Daryl and Family

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Myra Chiang and Hwaili Soo - WV

“Your Mother holds a special place in your heart. Her memory will be with you forever. Our prayers & thoughts are with you. Chuck Strickler &...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Chuck Strickler - Hilliard, OH

“Jimmy and Tammy I'am sorry to hear about aunt babes,I know you'll miss her alot.Your in our prayes. Frank ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Frank,Jamie@Rose Ratti - FL

“Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home


Loretta Jane O'Neal

Loretta Jane O'Neal, 75 of Crab Orchard passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Born August 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Albert Frank Kovach and Susie Nemeth Kovach.
In addition to her parents, Loretta is preceded in death by her husband James Monroe O'Neal, Jr.; 6 sisters and 1 brother. Loretta was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son James O'Neal and wife Emily of Columbus, OH; daughter Tammy Meadows and husband Stevie of Shady Spring; grandchildren, Michael Meadows, Christopher Meadows, David Meadows, Matthew O'Neal, James Patrick O'Neal; 2 special nieces, Sandra Treadway and Cynthia Justice; also a host of nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2012 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Beckley with Father Michael Lecias officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Her family will serve as pallbearers.
Friends may gather with the family Saturday from 12 -1 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Francis De Sales Church, 626 S. Oakwood Avenue, Beckley, WV 25801 or to Riverside Methodist Hospital Foundation, 180 East Broad Street, Floor 31, Columbus, OH 43215.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley, WV.