Clintonville-Betty Alene Loudermilk, 76, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at Greenbrier Manor, Fairlea. Born Feb. 6, 1940, at Clintonville, she was a daughter of the late Roy Lee and Nettie Hanna Loudermilk; and granddaughter of Harvey and Laura Bobbit and Jesse Oakley and Texie Shawver Hanna. She was a member of James Chapel United Methodist Church in Clintonville since 1953; although she attended Judson Baptist Church in Belle, WV, for many years while living in the Kanawha Valley. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; brother-in-law, William Harvey; and nephews, Baby Charles Loudermilk, Gary Harvey and Dale Loudermilk. Surviving family include: brothers, Paul Loudermilk and wife Mary Catherine and Louis Hartley Loudermilk and wife Barbara; sister, Ima Jean Harvey; sister, Barbara “Bobbie’’ and husband, Howard “Slim” Johnson, all of whom live in Clintonville; and many nephews and nieces. After graduation from Lewisburg High School, she attended Charleston College of Commerce in Charleston. She lived and worked in the Kanawha Valley. She retired from the Salvation Army where she was secretary, bookkeeper and financial manager for over 40 years. She was a fun loving sister and a beloved aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She loved spending time in Greenbrier County and was always ready for a challenge. She loved vacationing at the beach, softball, horseshoes, fishing, sledding, camping and other family oriented activities. Sporting events were a passion, especially baseball games and horse racing. Services will be Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. at James Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael Loudermilk officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service.
