Ella Virginia Sizemore

Ella Virginia Sizemore, of Princeton, passed away resting in the arms of God, surrounded by all those who loved her deeply on October 20,2011. Ella was born on March 3, 1957 in McDowell County, and for the last three years was fighting a battle for her life due to cancer. Her family especially her two grandsons were her reason for living. During the years that she was able to spend on this earth she become a blessing to all those she met, and her presence was a gift everyone will always be thankful for. Her personality and smile lit up a room and her memory will be instilled in hearts forever! Ella is survived by her husband of 36 years Ronald Dwane Sizemore of Princeton. Her two daughters Kayla Sizemore Harvey, husband Eric Harvey of Princeton, Kelly Sizemore Gadd, husband Jessie Gadd of Huntington and two grandsons Trent Sizemore and Collin Gadd. 4 sisters Dorothy Lucas Elliott of Georgia, Linda Belcher, husband Thomas Belcher of Belcher mt Wv, Sandra mills, husband Benny MIlls of Princeton WV, Sharon NeItzel husband Larry NeItzel of beckley WV. Two brothers David Blackburn of Ohio and Joseph Blackburn of high point nc. A mother and father in law Edward and Barbara Sizemore of bluewell WV. One brother in law DwIght Sizemore, wife Brenda Sizemore of Princeton WV. Three sister in laws Joan HarshanyI, husband John HarshanyI of Princeton WV, sandy counts husband rick counts of Princeton WV, Julia Peery husband Jesse Peery of nc. Ella was preceded in death by her mother and father Lee and Wanda Blackburn, a brother Frank Blackburn and a brother in law Randy Sizemore. She also had many niece's nephews cousins and friends that cherished her. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Pastor Brad Puckett officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where her family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call on Sunday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. The family is accepting online condolences at www.cravens-shires.com. The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.