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            <text>Kathryn Willard, 71, of Ravenswood, WV passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 7, 2023. She was born October 24, 1951, in South Charleston, WV to the late Emmit and Mary (Williams) Patton.&#13;
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Kathryn is survived by her husband George F. Willard Jr.; son George F. Willard III (Kathleen) and their children, Arianna and George IV, as well as siblings James (Sandra) Patton; Harry (Elizabeth) Patton, Joyce (Merle) Doss, Margaret (Payam) Hadjarpour.&#13;
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She was preceded in death by her daughter Melinda; and her brother Tom.&#13;
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Kathryn was married to her loving husband George, in South Charleston, WV, on June 24, 1971, they were happily married for 51 years. She was an avid reader, loved to sew, a fabulous cook, and enjoyed taking care of her family. She worked as a proofreader at The Berkshire Eagle Newspaper in Pittsfield, MA and the Bulletin Board in Parkersburg, WV. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Kathryn touched so many lives, was deeply loved, and will be missed by all that knew her.&#13;
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There is no service or funeral planned at this time.&#13;
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In lieu of flowers please make donation to the American Cancer Society.&#13;
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Condolences may be expressed to the family on our Facebook page or on our website at roushfuneralhome.net.&#13;
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Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood is in charge of her arrangements.</text>
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