Syble L. (Kitty) Mort
January 3, 1920 ~ June 20, 2010
Syble L (Kitty) Mort, 90, of Weirton passed away Sunday June 20, 2010 at Harbor Chase Retirement Community in Rock Hill, SC, where she had resided since 2008.
Born January 3, 1920 in Weirton, WV, Kitty was the daughter of the late J. Harve and Margaret Tice Beatty. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick) Mort in 1996 whom she married October 25, 1939, daughter Kathy Roberts, sisters Jean Beatty, Alice Beatty Dear, and brothers Earl Beatty, Drexel Beatty and Melvin Beatty.
Kitty enjoyed life to the fullest and loved her family and friends. She brought humor and delight to those around her and had a positive impact on more people than she ever realized. She was a talented bridge player and her bridge lunches with “the girls” brought her great joy. Always very social, she was a member of Glamour Girls, Candy Twig, Tea Rose and an honorary member of the Weirton Elks. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Valley Country Club where she served two terms as President of the Women’s Golf Association. She was a past president Beta Sigma Phi where she was honored with the Order of the Rose degree and voted Girl of the Year. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Weirton. She was a 1938 graduate of New Cumberland High School.
Kitty is survived by her son Richard and his wife Vaughna Mort of Rock Hill, SC, brother Carl (Buck) Beatty of Tampa FL, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation is 3-7 PM Wednesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Thursday in the funeral home.
Rev. Chuck Jerman will preside.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Harbor Chase and Interim Hospice.
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Syble L. (Kitty) Mort
January 3, 1920 ~ June 20, 2010
Syble L (Kitty) Mort, 90, of Weirton passed away Sunday June 20, 2010 at Harbor Chase Retirement Community in Rock Hill, SC, where she had resided since 2008.
Born January 3, 1920 in Weirton, WV, Kitty was the daughter of the late J. Harve and Margaret
Tice Beatty. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick) Mort in 1996 whom she married October 25, 1939, daughter Kathy Roberts, sisters Jean Beatty, Alice Beatty Dear, and brothers Earl Beatty, Drexel Beatty and Melvin Beatty.
Kitty enjoyed life to the fullest and loved her family and friends. She brought humor and delight to those around her and had a positive impact on more people than she ever realized. She was a talented bridge player and her bridge lunches with “the girls” brought her great joy. Always very social, she was a member of Glamour Girls, Candy Twig, Tea Rose and an honorary member of the Weirton Elks. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Valley Country Club where she served two terms as President of the Women’s Golf Association. She was a past president Beta Sigma Phi where she was honored with the Order of the Rose degree and voted Girl of the Year. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Weirton. She was a 1938 graduate of New Cumberland High School.
Kitty is survived by her son Richard and his wife Vaughna Mort of Rock Hill, SC, brother Carl (Buck) Beatty of Tampa FL, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation is 3-7 PM Wednesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Thursday in the funeral home.
Rev. Chuck Jerman will preside.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
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The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Harbor Chase and Interim Hospice.
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Rich Please accept my sympathies at your Mom’s passing. Sincerely, Jimmy Musulin
Rick, Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you & your family Tina Havelka (works for Rick as Fedex)
Rich: I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know that she and your Dad were very good friends with my Mom and Dad (Carl and Helen Bender). My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Kim Bender Gillespie
Jessica and I are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We have very fond memories of Kitty and Dick from the Funseekers and also shared moments with my brother Howard and Jackie Woods. She was a very dear person and will be missed.
To the Mort family… May the love of family and friends comfort you in this time of loss. I am so sorry. All my love.
Rick, Vaughan and family, Sorry to hear of Kitty’s passing. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy.
Grandma Kitty I will cherish all the memories I have of you while growing up. Your snack drawer, making cookies, staying up late watching Johnny Carson too many to count. I will miss you. I love you, your grandaughter, Leslie.
Kitty, Thanks for the happy memories. You had a great smile and kind heart. You will be missed greatly by everyone. Say Hi to mom for us and let her know that we miss you both. With Great Love, Justin
My condolences to the Mort family, I was a high school classmate of Kathy’s.
My deepest sympathies reside with your extended family at this time of sorrow. I have so many fond memories of family picnics, thanksgiving dinners, christmas time… the memories are endless…. thank you for all the great times growing up on Glencairn, Kitty & Dick.
Dear Rich, Our Prayers & thoughts are with you and your family. We always enjoyed Kitty when we were in her and your fathers company. God rest her soul.she will be remembered by her great smile. Bill & Shirley Miller
Dear Rich and family, Your mom was a gem ! She had the most vibrant personality – always ! We have many wonderful memories – playing bridge, Beta Sigma Phi -years of friendship. So glad we were able to visit her in Rock Hill too. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Pat and Bill Austin
Dear Rich, Vaughna and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss and extend our deepest sympathy. Kitty had a delightful giggle in her voice and an impish smile that always brightened my life. The friendship between our parents have woven many special memories for me as has our friendship. Kitty and Dick Mort were great people to know! Love, Shari, Shana & Rob
Vaughna and Rich, So sorry to hear of Kitty’s passing. She was so cute and always laughing. My best to you. Kathy Culler
Missy, Rick, and family, I was so sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. I got to visit with Lisa Sabadics this week and she had fond memories of Kitty. I hope that you find comfort in your cherished memories of your grandmother. Know now that she is at peace.
Rich, Sorry for your loss. I shared many happy memories with your Mother and have kept in touch with her later life thru Betty Branch. Lee Gillette
My beautiful sister-in law has gone on to another place…She was a beautiful person, always smiling and a joy to be around…I spent a week with her and family two years ago, what a wonderful visit we had. Kitty was a special sister to me and my sisters, Kay Kusic, Peggy Molnar and Vera Keller…May she rest in peace love you Kitty Bobbie