Elizabeth R. Happney, 1931-2020

Elizabeth was born Dec. 4, 1931, in Brownton, W. Va., a daughter of Matthew W. and Hattie May Mayfield Charlton.

She loved to read her Bible, enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and watching “Sponge Bob.” Her life was truly blessed with spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Her husband, James Happney, whom she married Feb. 2, 1953, passed away in 2004.

She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family: her children, Linda Lyon of Youngstown, Rodney L. Happney of Youngstown, Sharon K. Perfilio of Youngstown, James L. Happney of Youngstown, Rebecca Hutto of Tulsa, Okla., Bobbie Jo Beadling of Youngstown, William L. Happney of Youngstown, Kimberly Ann Lucas-Palm of Austintown, Connie Freeman of West Virginia and Rose Arbogast of West Virginia; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and two great-great-great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; her sisters, Beatrice Murphy and Margaret Rowe; and her brothers, William Charlton, Francis W. Charlton, John Charlton, Lonie Charlton, Edward Charlton, Junior Charlton and Clarence Charlton.

There will be services held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, with calling hours prior to the service from 10 a.m. to noon at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home, 407 West Liberty St., Hubbard.

Due to COVID-19, safety precautions will be taken, the 6-foot rule will be honored, and we kindly ask that all guests whose health allow please wear a mask.

Elizabeth will be laid to rest at Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to Forever Safe Farm, 3155 McCracken Road, Salem, Ohio 44469 or American Heart Association, 840 Southwestern Run, Youngstown, Ohio 44514.

Due to the current health situation, family and friends are encouraged to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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