KAREN LOU RICHARD MEFFE, BUTCH'S WIDOW, PASSES AWAY

 

Butch Meffe’s widow

Passes away

 

Butch Meffe’s widow, Karen Lou Richard Meffee, passed away June 20 in Morgantown.

Karen grew up on Tower Hill in Monongah and is buried in Tower Hill cemeterary.

Karen’s obituary:

Karen Lou Meffe passed away at Ruby Memorial hospital in Morgantown on June 20, 2023, at the age of 74. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin “Butch” Meffe, her brothers Vernon Richards and Wilford “Marty” Richards, her mother, Nina Richards and father, John Vernon “Buck” Richards.  She is survived by her son, Christopher Meffe, her daughter, Tonya Bohn, her grandson, Ryan Bohn and sisters, Sharon (Mark) Vincent and Ellen Ryan. 

Karen was born in Monongah, WV, where she lived her entire life.  She was a selfless person, always looking to lift others up through her kind words, deeds and of course through her incredible talent for making sweets, most notably her peanut butter fudge and pound cake!  When she wasn’t doing for others, she devoted her time to her passion for reading and nurturing her beautiful flower garden. 

Karen’s remains will be laid to rest next to her husband, “Butch,” in the Grove Cemetery on Tower Hill where she grew up.  

In lieu of flowers, Karen’s family is requesting that donations be made in Karen’s name to a cause important to them.

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