Betty Linda Pratt

Betty Linda Pratt, age 72 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born on August 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Jack Oshway Loyd and Ruby Martha “Susie” Whetzel Loyd.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Emerson “Jack” Pratt in March 2000, her sister Judy Wilson, brothers, Eugene “Jock” Whetzel and Rick Loyd and step-granddaughter, Amanda Crites.

Betty was employed by Hesters/Pilgrims Pride for 47 years in the same department, Packing 123, from which she retired in 2017. She also worked at Moorefield Speed Wash until her death.  She was dedicated and known for her work ethic and friendly demeanor with her co-workers and customers.  Betty took pride in the cleanliness of her home and enjoyed feeding the birds, cooking for her annual Labor Day family reunion, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, family, and friends.

Betty is survived by her twin sons, Donald Mongold and wife Diné, of Westminster, MD and Douglas Mongold and wife Donna, of Moorefield, WV, and son Steven Cullers, Jr. of Moorefield, WV; two step-children, Dave Pratt and wife Melinda of Fisher, WV and Jeanette Wolfe and husband Dwayne of Moorefield, WV; five grandchildren, Taylor Mongold Dudley and husband Justin, Seth Mongold and wife Jessica, Hunter Mongold, Carson Mongold and wife Andrea, and Jossalyn Cullers; a brother, Gerald “Butch” Loyd and wife Deb of Akron, OH; special nephew Jackie “Showboat” Turner, and other nieces and nephews as well as step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastor Harold George officiating. Interment will follow at the Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 – 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials in her honor may be directed to Moorefield Volunteer Fire Co.-46, 114 Kuykendall Lane, Moorefield, WV 26836.