Lavinia Mildred O'Neal, 89, Barboursville, WV, formerly of Point Pleasant, WV, joined her Lord and her beloved husband Dave on Wednesday, November 25, passing peacefully in her sleep.

Mrs. O'Neal was married for 49 years to Richard David "Dave" O'Neal, Point Pleasant, WV, and was a life long resident of Point Pleasant, prior to moving to Barboursville in 2007. Dave pre-deceased Lavinia on June 26, 1989.

Mrs. O'Neal is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Barbara "Bobbi Anne" Roberts, Huntington, WV and her loyal son-in-law, James M. "Bob" Roberts. She is also survived by two adoring granddaughters, Rebecca Anne "Becki" Roberts-Malamis, New Hope, PA; and Toni Roberts Blackwelder, Fishers, IN; two grandsons-in-law Peter B. Malamis, New Hope, PA; and Glenn Blackwelder, Fishers, IN; and three great-grandchildren, Basil Peter "Billy" Malamis, age 15; Rachel Lauren Blackwelder age 11; and Michael "Ryan" Blackwelder, age 7, who shares the same birthday as his great grandmother. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews including Maxine Antal, Patty Sue Hudson, Mary Jane Wheeler, Elsie Mae Dunkle, all from Point Pleasant; and Pam Catlin from Durham, NC, as well as several other great nieces and nephews.

Mrs. O'Neal was born on August 1, 1920, as the eighth of nine children of Horace Greeley and Mary Jane Morrow Neal. She was the last surviving sibling, pre-deceased by her sisters and brothers, Ona Bell Anthony, Mearl Neal, Eva Miller, Raymond Neal, Velma Neal, Floyd Neal, Carl Edward Neal, and Emogene Reynolds.

On September 14, 1940, Lavinia Mildred Neal married Richard David O'Neal and they had one daughter, Barbara Anne. During World War II, Lavinia worked as a Supervisor at the Sylvania Manufacturing Plant in Point Pleasant, WV. After the war and the return of her husband from active duty, she resumed her commitment to her home and family, and became an active member of the Eastern Star where she held the posts of Worthy Matron, and Worthy High Priestess of the Order of the White Shrine. She is remembered as a dedicated sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was lovingly referred to as "Pardner" by her adored late husband, "Dave", in recognition of her equal support and contributions to their family and to his real estate and insurance business. Both Dave and Lavinia were committed members of Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant, WV. In addition, Dave served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and the West Virginia State Democratic Executive Committee. "Pardner" was always known for being by his side, and was once referred to as the "101st" delegate because she loyally accompanied her husband to every committee meeting, hearing, and listened attentively to daily debate from the visitors' gallery on the House floor.

Funeral services for Mrs. O'Neal will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Point Pleasant, West Virginia on Monday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Richard DeQuasie officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 635 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550.

Lavinia's care has been entrusted to Crow-Hussell Funeral Home. An online registry is available at: www.crowhussellfh.com