Louella May Bolyard

Louella May Bolyard, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Morgantown Heath and Rehab. May, as her family knew her by, was born to the late Homer C. McGilton and Lucy Ellen Croston-McGilton on October 22, 1944.

May was a hard worker and truly enjoyed helping people. She worked as a waitress at the Academy Restaurant that was on High Street, then went on to be a cook at Scotts Run Settlement House, as well as a custodian for WVU Hospitals.

May was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Chiefs, and especially WVU football.

In addition to her to her parents, May was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Donald Eugene Bolyard and her son, Willard L. Layman III, as well as two sisters and six brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Rashott “Princess” and husband Joe, of Lampasas, TX; a stepson, Donald Brand and wife Karen, of Clarksburg; a sister, Barbara Tennant, of Cassville; two brothers, Ronnie McGilton and wife Diana, of Independence; and Roger McGilton and wife Diana, of Morgantown; as well as six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and her companion dog Willie.

Family would like to thank Morgantown Health and Rehab for all their support and hard work at keeping Miss May happy and comfortable during her time at their facility.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Fred L Jenkins Funeral Home on Monday, November 28, 2022, from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm, and again on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 10am until the time of service at 11AM with Pastor Tonya Orr officiating. May will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Bethel Cemetery.