Mary Lu Ellyson Rymer, age 90, of St. Albans, WV went home to be with the Lord on December 17th, 2020 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital after a battle with COVID-19.
She was born in Gilmer County, WV. Her parents were the late Odbert and Ruth Ellyson.
Preceding her in death were her son, William A. “Skip” Rymer II; sisters, Colleen Collins and Roberta Wright; and brother, Gene Ellyson.
Surviving are her husband of 69 years, William A. “Bill” Rymer; three grandchildren, Mamie Laura Rymer of St. Albans, WV, Sarah Brenon and husband Kyle of Manassas, VA, and Maryellen and husband Nic of Hurricane, WV; sister, Lorene Cunningham and husband Douglas of Tennessee; and ten great-grandchildren.
Mary was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church and a 60-year resident of St. Albans. She formerly worked at Kanawha Union Bank (now United Bank) in Glenville, WV and Waverly National Bank in Waverly, Ohio. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and baking for her grandchildren.
The family would like to thank all friends and neighbors for their love.
Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek is handling arrangements. There will be no funeral services due to COVID-19 precautions. Private burial will be at Stalnaker Cemetery in Glenville, WV.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177.
“Life is worth the living just because He lives.” -Bill Gaither
My sincere condolences to you Bill, and all the family. I always enjoyed talking to Mary Lu at the Moore Reunions. Praying that you will have peace during this difficult time.
Wilda Moore Kuhl
Our love, sympathy, and prayers to you, Bill, and all the family. We have missed the Burnside Reunions and missed seeing you these past few years. We’ve thought of you often. God bless you with His peace. Doug, Marilyn, and Danny Ward
Aunt Mary Lu was a kind gentle lady. Our sincere sympathy to Bill and all of the grandchildren. I know she is at peace in heaven with Granny and Pop, Collen, Gene and Bobbie.
Mary Lu was one of the sweetest. She is now in heaven with my mom (her sister, Colleen), Pop & Granny, and the rest of the family. Prayers for all those that knew and loved Mary Lu so much.
Mary was my sister, 6 years older than me. She will be in heaven with Mother Dad and the rest of her family. She was a carbon copy of Queen Elizabeth. Love to all her grandchildren and Bill may you all have Peace and Blessings.
This is my aunt.She was one of the sweetest lady’s there ever was. My heart aches for the family,but she will be welcomed in Heaven by many family.