Ina Lavelle (Warner) Pitsenbarger, 91, formerly of Monterey, Virginia, passed away June 18, 2024, at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
She was born Dec. 2, 1932, in Circleville, a daughter of the late Emory John and Tena Catherine (Judy) Warner.
A child care provider, Mrs. Pitsenbarger was known for her cooking and baking, especially her banana pudding and homemade rolls.
She was a hard worker and could often be found volunteering with the Mill Gap and Blue Grass Ruritan clubs. She also enjoyed time spent attending Hightown United Methodist Church and working in her garden. Recently, she enjoyed search word puzzles and adult coloring books. She was an avid sports fan, who loved watching her teams, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees. Additionally, she enjoyed listening to gospel, bluegrass and old country music.
Above all, she will be remembered as a very caring mother and loving grandmother.
On April 11, 1952, she married Herbert Leo Pitsenbarger, who preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1994.
Surviving are a daughter, Cathy Ord and husband, Rick of Franklin; four sons, Jim of Hot Springs, Virginia, Steve and wife, Theresa of Monterey, Virginia, Mike of Amelia, Virginia, and Tom of McDowell, Virginia; five brothers, Emory “Buddy” of Green Bank, Ray and Gene, both of Beverly, Steve of Valley Bend and Kenneth Warner of Elkins; two sisters, Linda Cross of Beverly and Kitty W. Ball of Elkins; grandchildren, Alisha Botkin, Malorie Brower, Jenna Pitsenbarger, Hillary Fox and Shane Pitsenbarger; and great-grandchildren, Aiden and Austin Botkin, Emma and Finley Brower and Karson, Aryan and Kaide Fox.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Adam Pitsenbarger; great-granddaughter, Emorie Fox, great-grandbaby Pitsenbarger; brothers, Roy “Butch,” Olie “Bardon,” and infant brother, Richard; sister, Mary W. Tenney; and a half sister, Marie Cobb.
A funeral service was held Saturday at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell, Virginia, with Pastor Ray Turner officiating. Burial followed in Hightown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Adam Botkin, Brendan Brower, Herb Lightner, Rick Ord, Ronnie Botkin and Corey and Tyler Lightner.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hightown Cemetery, c/o Sarah Shifflett, 87 Maple Sugar Road, Hightown, Va. 24465.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.obaughfuneralhome.com.
