In loving memory of JoAnn Whetzel of Keyser, West Virginia, born in Bloomington, Maryland, who departed this world on May 25, 2024 at the age of 79. JoAnn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Josie Franklin and Emma Elsie Teets (Lantz); her former life partner Ivan G. Ritchie; her siblings, Harold Teets, Irene Parker, Ellen Winkler, Alma Chittum and Lillian Yvonne Lechliter; and also Alfred Teets.

She is survived by : her husband Dyer C. Whetzel; her stepchildren, Pamela J. Sanders (Michael) of Keyser, Karla B. Bateson (Bill) of Westernport and Steve Whetzel (Kimberly "Kim") of Keyser; her brother John Teets (Debbie) of Richlands, VA; her stepgrandchildren, Angela Smith, Lauren Roots, Ryan Bateson, Ian Tysinger, Corey Whetzel and Kacee Foutz; her nieces, Alleda Taylor and Heather Ray; and her nephew JJ Crosco. She is also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Viewing was held on Tuesday, May 28th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, May 29th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Markwood Funeral Home (111 S Mineral St, Keyser, WV 26726). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 29th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, May 29th 2024 at the Potomac Memorial Gardens (597 Cemetery Rd, Keyser, WV 26726).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Markwood Funeral Home, Inc.