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Patty Vance Obituary
She is survived by her sisters, LeAnn Vance, Francis (Yasmeen) Vance, Vanessa (Chad) Doss, and Shelby (Tyler) McMaster; her brothers, Thurstan (Candie) Hill and Walter Hill. She is also survived by her father, Terry (Francis) Vance, her mother, Cathy Hill; her stepsister, Jessica King, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Patty is also survived by her fiancé, Alaina Ryan Hatfield.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorancanna "Pumpkin" Toney.
Patty will be remembered for her love of family and the way she showed up for the people she cared about. Her memory will live on through those who loved her. The family thanks everyone for their prayers, support, and kindness during this difficult time. Donations may be made in her memory instead of flowers.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Handley Funeral Home in Hamlin, West Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior at 1 p.m. till time of service which will be officiated by Paster Mark Ice (Pops). Burial will follow at the family cemetery, Adkins Cemetery Harts, West Virginia.
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