My Beloved Sister Patty...
On June 6, 2018 in the morning sunshine, Patricia Aileen "Patty" Yanov, 74, peacefully made her departure to be with the Lord. She was born July 16, 1943 to Paul and Virginia Williams in Dunbar, West Virginia, where she decided also to settle down and raise a family of her own. On any given day she could be found behind a camera documenting each step of her journey- her Son's baseball games, her Parents heading out the door for church, her Sister stepping off a plane for a visit, her Grandchildren smiling, a sharp new outfit, the cats curled up by the window, and her husband sleeping soundly with their dog. She was a lover of shopping and knew exactly when and where to find the best sales for everything, and found her greatest pleasure in buying gifts for her friends and family.
For 30 years she worked as a legal assistant at Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, where she organized the annual Secret Santa event, which brings happiness to children in need every Christmas. Her time at the firm gave rise to a lifelong bond with her dear friend Mary Sweet, whom she saw regularly after retiring and shared their secrets, laughter and love. Though her achievements and accomplishments are numerous, the most impressive thing about Patty was her ability to live honestly. She was a woman who turned from the path of least resistance and did what was right in all situations of her life, determined to set an example for her Son and Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her Parents Paul A. Williams and Laura Virginia Williams, Brothers, Paul A. Williams II, Karl A. Williams and James Franklin Williams. And dear friend Mary Sweet. She is survived by her husband, John P. Yanov, and her Son, Darrin G. Willard and wife, Sarah; her loving Sister Laura A. Dirkx and husband Bob; her brother, Robert L. Williams and wife Judy; and six Grandchildren: Thomas Willard, Josh Willard, Chance Willard, Rose Willard, Olivia Willard and Patrick Willard; her Niece Terrilee Arrasmith; her Nephews, Robert Munday Jr., Karl Williams II, Paul Williams III; and Great Niece Ashley Hoey
Patty was admired by many and unceasingly brightened the lives of those she met with her generosity, her charming sense of humor, and her eagerness to love on those who needed it. May Angels lead her in... I'm sure they did.
On June 6, 2018 in the morning sunshine, Patricia Aileen "Patty" Yanov, 74, peacefully made her departure to be with the Lord. She was born July 16, 1943 to Paul and Virginia Williams in Dunbar, West Virginia, where she decided also to settle down and raise a family of her own. On any given day she could be found behind a camera documenting each step of her journey- her Son's baseball games, her Parents heading out the door for church, her Sister stepping off a plane for a visit, her Grandchildren smiling, a sharp new outfit, the cats curled up by the window, and her husband sleeping soundly with their dog. She was a lover of shopping and knew exactly when and where to find the best sales for everything, and found her greatest pleasure in buying gifts for her friends and family.
For 30 years she worked as a legal assistant at Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, where she organized the annual Secret Santa event, which brings happiness to children in need every Christmas. Her time at the firm gave rise to a lifelong bond with her dear friend Mary Sweet, whom she saw regularly after retiring and shared their secrets, laughter and love. Though her achievements and accomplishments are numerous, the most impressive thing about Patty was her ability to live honestly. She was a woman who turned from the path of least resistance and did what was right in all situations of her life, determined to set an example for her Son and Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her Parents Paul A. Williams and Laura Virginia Williams, Brothers, Paul A. Williams II, Karl A. Williams and James Franklin Williams. And dear friend Mary Sweet. She is survived by her husband, John P. Yanov, and her Son, Darrin G. Willard and wife, Sarah; her loving Sister Laura A. Dirkx and husband Bob; her brother, Robert L. Williams and wife Judy; and six Grandchildren: Thomas Willard, Josh Willard, Chance Willard, Rose Willard, Olivia Willard and Patrick Willard; her Niece Terrilee Arrasmith; her Nephews, Robert Munday Jr., Karl Williams II, Paul Williams III; and Great Niece Ashley Hoey
Patty was admired by many and unceasingly brightened the lives of those she met with her generosity, her charming sense of humor, and her eagerness to love on those who needed it. May Angels lead her in... I'm sure they did.
My Beloved Sister Patty...
On June 6, 2018 in the morning sunshine, Patricia Aileen "Patty" Yanov, 74, peacefully made her departure to be with the Lord. She was born July 16, 1943 to Paul and Virginia Williams in Dunbar, West Virginia, where she decided also to settle down and raise a family of her own. On any given day she could be found behind a camera documenting each step of her journey- her Son's baseball games, her Parents heading out the door for church, her Sister stepping off a plane for a visit, her Grandchildren smiling, a sharp new outfit, the cats curled up by the window, and her husband sleeping soundly with their dog. She was a lover of shopping and knew exactly when and where to find the best sales for everything, and found her greatest pleasure in buying gifts for her friends and family.
For 30 years she worked as a legal assistant at Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, where she organized the annual Secret Santa event, which brings happiness to children in need every Christmas. Her time at the firm gave rise to a lifelong bond with her dear friend Mary Sweet, whom she saw regularly after retiring and shared their secrets, laughter and love. Though her achievements and accomplishments are numerous, the most impressive thing about Patty was her ability to live honestly. She was a woman who turned from the path of least resistance and did what was right in all situations of her life, determined to set an example for her Son and Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her Parents Paul A. Williams and Laura Virginia Williams, Brothers, Paul A. Williams II, Karl A. Williams and James Franklin Williams. And dear friend Mary Sweet. She is survived by her husband, John P. Yanov, and her Son, Darrin G. Willard and wife, Sarah; her loving Sister Laura A. Dirkx and husband Bob; her brother, Robert L. Williams and wife Judy; and six Grandchildren: Thomas Willard, Josh Willard, Chance Willard, Rose Willard, Olivia Willard and Patrick Willard; her Niece Terrilee Arrasmith; her Nephews, Robert Munday Jr., Karl Williams II, Paul Williams III; and Great Niece Ashley Hoey
Patty was admired by many and unceasingly brightened the lives of those she met with her generosity, her charming sense of humor, and her eagerness to love on those who needed it. May Angels lead her in... I'm sure they did.
On June 6, 2018 in the morning sunshine, Patricia Aileen "Patty" Yanov, 74, peacefully made her departure to be with the Lord. She was born July 16, 1943 to Paul and Virginia Williams in Dunbar, West Virginia, where she decided also to settle down and raise a family of her own. On any given day she could be found behind a camera documenting each step of her journey- her Son's baseball games, her Parents heading out the door for church, her Sister stepping off a plane for a visit, her Grandchildren smiling, a sharp new outfit, the cats curled up by the window, and her husband sleeping soundly with their dog. She was a lover of shopping and knew exactly when and where to find the best sales for everything, and found her greatest pleasure in buying gifts for her friends and family.
For 30 years she worked as a legal assistant at Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, where she organized the annual Secret Santa event, which brings happiness to children in need every Christmas. Her time at the firm gave rise to a lifelong bond with her dear friend Mary Sweet, whom she saw regularly after retiring and shared their secrets, laughter and love. Though her achievements and accomplishments are numerous, the most impressive thing about Patty was her ability to live honestly. She was a woman who turned from the path of least resistance and did what was right in all situations of her life, determined to set an example for her Son and Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her Parents Paul A. Williams and Laura Virginia Williams, Brothers, Paul A. Williams II, Karl A. Williams and James Franklin Williams. And dear friend Mary Sweet. She is survived by her husband, John P. Yanov, and her Son, Darrin G. Willard and wife, Sarah; her loving Sister Laura A. Dirkx and husband Bob; her brother, Robert L. Williams and wife Judy; and six Grandchildren: Thomas Willard, Josh Willard, Chance Willard, Rose Willard, Olivia Willard and Patrick Willard; her Niece Terrilee Arrasmith; her Nephews, Robert Munday Jr., Karl Williams II, Paul Williams III; and Great Niece Ashley Hoey
Patty was admired by many and unceasingly brightened the lives of those she met with her generosity, her charming sense of humor, and her eagerness to love on those who needed it. May Angels lead her in... I'm sure they did.
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