Betty Jo (Rose) Parsley

Betty Jo Rose Parsley, age 86 of Gilbert, WV passed away Tuesday August 3, 2021 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV.

Born February 9, 1935 at Vallscreek, WV. She was the daughter of the late William Robert Rose and Rosa Ruth (Harmon) Rose. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband Ray Parsley, 2 brothers William Peery Rose and Clyde Vernon Rose, 2 sisters Nell Harrington and Wanda Nelson.

She is survived by one daughter: Karen Mitchell and husband Michael; 3 granddaughters: Melissa Ellis and fiancé William Pardue Sr., Erica (Justin) Cline and Aimee Mitchell (Tyler May); 6 great grandchildren: Gracie, Preslee, Caden, Cainan, William Jr., Izzabell; 1 sister: Patricia Rasnake Peery and a special caregiver Carolyn Kidd.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Mounts Funeral Home in Gilbert, WV, where funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 with Pastor Carl “Cab” Wolford officiating.  Burial will follow at Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, WV.

Pallbearers will be Michael Mitchell, Justin Cline, Caden Ellis, Tyler May, Kenny Prater, and William Pardue Sr.

Her wonderful smile and gentle heart will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known and loved her.

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