May Francis (Rickard) Roach, 104, of West Columbia, WV, passed away December 31, 2023, in Pomeroy, OH, following a brief illness.

She was born November 4, 1919, in West Columbia, WV, a daughter of the late Casibianca B. Rickard and Ella (Riley) Rickard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin W. Roach Sr; daughter, Ellajane McDaniel; grandchildren, Christopher Joe Roach and James Richard Acree Jr.; brothers, Mike and Charles Rickard; sisters, Edith McDaniel, Debbie Northup and Violet Burns; son in laws Pastor James R. Acree and Walter McDaniel; daughter in law, Sue Roach

She was a retired dietary cook with 30 plus years of service. She enjoyed ceramics, flowers and was a member of the True Gospel Church, Letart, WV.

Survivors include her son Melvin W. Roach Jr. of West Columbia, WV; daughter, Betty L Acree of Pomeroy, OH; 10 grandchildren, 20, great-grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren. Special granddaughter, Terry Laudermilt. Grandma had a special place in her heart for great granddaughter Tangy; great great grandchildren, Delana, Jaynna, Jada Mae and Jeremiah. She had the time of her life with these kids. She will be forever loved and missed. She was able to take her last car ride, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, and got to see her last snow.

Service will be 1 p.m. ~ January 4, 2024, at Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV, with Rev. Joe Humphrey Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Zuspan Cemetery, West Columbia, WV. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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