
09/15/2025
Patricia “Patty” Lou Boyles, 72, of West Union, left her earthly body on Saturday, September 12, 2025, with her family by her side until the end. Patty was born on January 15, 1953, the precious daughter of Betty Ware, of Salem, and the late Robert “Bob” Ware.
Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, David “Doc” Boyles who kept Patty on her toes for many years.
She is survived by her son, Robert Michael Boyles; her oldest daughter, Amanda Rockwell and her husband Robbie; and her youngest daughter, Jana Boyles and her fiancé Les Corathers.
Patty was known as “Granny” to five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The name Granny was initially started as a joke, but later just sort of stuck. Her grandchildren would affectionately call her home at Crystal Lake “Camp Grannies”.
Patty’s first grandchild is Audrey Lawson and her husband Jordan, followed by Allison Rockwell, Dakota Ashcraft, Aundrea Rockwell, and Cameron Powell; and two great-grandchildren, Nora and Layna. Patty is also survived by her siblings, James Ware, Connie Blake and her husband Albert, Penny Price and her husband Patrick; brothers-in-law, Paul Boyles and his wife, Paula Boyles; and Jack Darway and his wife Joyce. She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law Debra Darway. All of Patty’s siblings hold a lifetime of precious memories.
Patty shared a home with her long-time companion, Frank Cosner. She also had a large extended family with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Patty was a majorette for Salem High School, where she was a showstopper with her long legs. She later graduated nursing school in 1985 and had a long career in nursing, touching the lives of many. Patty was a great coworker to have, dependable and easy to get along with. Patty could easily make you laugh without trying. When Patty wasn’t working, she enjoyed beach vacations with her family, gardening, reading, and decorating her beautiful home, for which she took great pride in. Patty was the heart of her family, and she loved hosting large family gatherings for the holidays and preparing delicious meals for everyone to enjoy.
Patty fought a long, hard battle with cancer, yet even on her hardest days her biggest concerns were how this was affecting her children and grandchildren.
A caregiver for a lifetime, the uniform may rest but the calling never ends.
A special thanks to Dr. Osman at UHC, affectionately known as “Dr. Sunshine” by her daughters for giving hope when hope was lost, and all of the caring staff at UHC and Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Condolences to the family may be left at burnsidefuneralhome.com
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 2 – 6 p.m., where services will be held at 6 p.m. with Pastor Paul Boyles presiding. Following cremation, she will be interred at West Virginia National Cemetery at a later date.
Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport