Lola Yvonne (Barnhart) Burgess, 81, of Silverton, WV, passed away June 18, 2023, in Camden Clark Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born January 19, 1942 in Sandyville, WV, the youngest child of the late Wayne and Gladys (Wilkinson) Barnhart.

Lola graduated from Gilmore High School in 1959 and attended Glenville State College. She had several jobs over the years, her favorite "job" was being a wife and mother and later on grandmother. She belonged to several community organizations. She previously served as chair of the Jackson County Republican Executive Committee and was chair of the Jackson County Republican Women's Club. Lola was president of the Silverton United Methodist Ladies Society, Lay Representative to the West Virginia Annual United Methodist Conference, and current treasurer of Silverton United Methodist Church. Lola loved animals, going to auctions and yard sales, attending church, and singing in the Jackson County Senior Choir.

In addition to her parents, Lola was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard DeWayne Burgess; sister, Wilda Snyder and brother, Paul Barnhart.

Lola is survived by her husband of 15 years, Charles Wayne Ankrum; daughters, Twila Harris of Ravenswood, Carol Burgess of Silverton; son, William Burgess and his wife, Jenny Beth of Ravenswood; step-sons, Jim Ankrum and his wife, Andrea of Alexandrea, KY, Pat Ankrum and his wife, Richelle of Ravenswood; brother, William Barnhart of South Carolina; sister Twila Miller of Florida; grandchildren, DeWayne Harris, St. Albans, WV, Katie Purdy (Zach), Poca, WV,  Logan Burgess (Nathan), Ravenswood, WV, Heath Burgess (Allyson), Winifrede, WV; bonus grandchildren, Hailee Scott, GA,  Isaac Starcher, Spencer, WV, and Shane Starcher, United States Army, stationed in South Korea; Step-grandchildren, Shane, Evan, Jacob, and Scout; Great grandchildren, Kolt and Nash Purdy, and Brennex Burgess.  She also leaves behind her cat, Socks and grand-dogs, Bear and Izzy.

Service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Casto Funeral Home in Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor Mike Ludle officiating. Burial will follow at the Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, WV. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the funeral home

Condolences may be shared with the family at: www.castofuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.