Mary Ruth Boytek

Mary Ruth Boytek 59 of Danville formerly of Sharples went to be with the Lord with family by her side in the early morning hours of Monday March 29, 2010 at Logan Regional Medical Center after a courageous 25 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born May 31, 1950 in Madison, WV. Mary was the daughter of Hazel Julia Maynard of Chapmanville formerly of Sharples. She is preceded in death by her husband Roger Dale Boytek and by her father Jess Edwin Maynard and Mother-in-law Betty Jo Boytek. Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters Julie Jo Morgan (David) of Athens and Johnnie Mae Boytek of Danville, her grandsons that brought her much joy Oliver and Samuel Morgan of Athens, Brothers John Schoolcraft (Paige) of Big Stone Gap, Charles Robert Schoolcraft (Kathy) of Beardstown, Illinois, Jess Edwin Maynard Jr. (Loretta) of Point Pleasant, Sisters Lilly Lawson of Florida and Paula (Eric) Campbell of Chapmanville, Brother-in-law Jackie Boytek of Blair and a host of nieces and nephews. Mary was employed by Sharples Coal (Zapata) up until her illness. She was a devoted wife and motherb and throughout her illness remained positive. Pleasently welcoming each day, she wore a smile that touched all that knew her. She enjoyed sports, Marshall has lost one of their biggest fans. A special"THANK YOU" to Debbie Huffman and the rest of her extended family at Meadow Brooke, where she resided. Funeral services will be held Friday April 2, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Robert Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M. Thursday April 1, 2010 at James Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.jamesfh.com James Funeral Home of Aracoma is in charge of the arrangements