Betty Carol Kraina
December 21, 1929 ~ June 25, 2016
Betty Carol Kraina, 86, of Weirton, WV, died Saturday June 25, 2016, at the Allegheny General Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on December 21, 1929, in Weirton, WV, Betty was a daughter of the late John S. and Bertha M. Burserean Crain. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John J. Kraina on September 1, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Delores Eva Hutch.
Betty received her B.A. Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Music, from West Liberty College. She retired after 31 years of service as an elementary school teacher for Hancock County Schools, teaching at Cove Elementary and finishing her career at Weirton Heights Elementary.
Betty believed in education, hard work, and never being afraid to try something new. She was dedicated to educating children, as well sharing her talents with her family and friends.
Betty was a member of Cove Presbyterian Church, Hancock County School Retired Employees, and the Weirton Woman's Club. She was also very active in the West Virginia Senior Legislature.
She is survived by her son, John J. and Mary R. Kraina of Weirton, WV; her three daughters, Carol E. and David Mowl of Boynton Beach, FL, Jo Lynn Kraina of Costa Mesa, CA, and Annette Kraina of Wintersville, OH; seven grandchildren, Darcey Kraina, Briana Cassano, Samantha Jo (Thomas) Vincent, Matthew Goff (Heather Schafer), Joseph (Katie), Jonathan (Rose) and David (Caitlin) Kraina; great grandchildren, Issaac Vincent, Luca Cassano, Brooks and Collins Kraina; a nephew Harry Hutch.
They are her dreams for the future.
In accordance with Betty's wishes her body will be donated to the West Virginia University Human Gift Registry.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service 11 AM on Wednesday at the Cove Presbyterian Church, 3404 Main Street Weirton, WV, where a reception will immediately follow in the Church's Fellowship Hall.
She will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Mom, Gram, and G.G. we love you. You truly blessed us with your love.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association (heart.org), American Cancer Society (Cancer.org), or the Foundation Fighting Blindness (Blindness.org).
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My sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Kraina. Denny Albaugh
What a kind, generous lady. I will miss her at woman’s club meetings as it wont be the same without her inspiration and contribution. Rest easy, Betty, in your reward in heaven for a life well lived serving others.
We are sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. We have so many great memories of Betty with our mother, Eleanor Kelly. She has always been a special lady in our lives and she will be sadly missed. Your family is in our prayers. God Bless, Bernie & Cherie Kelly
To the Kraina Family, So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She will always be remembered for her thoughtfulness. Sincerely, An old friend, Betty Fenske
Aunt Betty, my teacher, my friend, my mentor, and a wonderfully generous woman. Betty was a marvelous baker…her nut roll cookies & her cream cheese cookies were better than my mom’s. And her Almastastee…..well it was heaven! I have many happy memories of sitting in the kitchen booth and just talking & laughing and being together. Betty, wherever you are, I will always love and honor you. I send you my love, my hugs, and my kisses! You will be missed by many!
The the Kraina family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. I met Betty at the Weirton Women’s Club with her dear friend Iris Rees. Betty was such a fun person and I enjoyed being around her. She always had a funny story. May she rest in peace.
FROM UR FORMER NEIGHBORS ON PALISADES DRIVE, The Rev. David Sailer Family ( Nyla, Jeff, Doug, and Scott). We remember with warmth and love our time together, esp. Johnny and Doug’s being “good buddies”, Betty’s care of the boys while we took Jeff to OVGH 4 his appendicitis, and Betty’s care of John during his illness (esp. John’s determination to drive his car – a BIG “NO-NO”! We have been in Asheville, NC for 30+ yrs.
Dear Family and Friends of Betty, We were saddened this evening when we learned that a dear friend and colleague had died. We have many dear memories of Betty when we lived in Weirton, We hope it helps to comfort you all that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings, Rev. Terry and Jan Stoops.
Betty, I love you with all of my heart. It was such an honor to be in your presence, and I will never forget the times that I was so blessed to have with you. We shared so many amazing conversations…I will never forget your kind and most loving spirit, and your zest for so many things in life. You had your eye on the prize, Betty! John 14:1-4 “Let your hearts not be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” May God Forever Bless the Kraina Family. Love, Jan Baltich
Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. John, Annette, Jodi and Carol.
TY everyone who knew and loved my mom. That was the best memorial I have ever been to.Laughter and tears, pastor Ed, you were amazing, to Cove Presbyterian Church bereavement committee, TY thank you so much love Betty Carol’s daughter Annette
Mrs. Kraina was my favorite teacher in the 6th grade…I told this to family and friends all my life…what a wonderful teacher she was…she was an asset to her profession.
I’m so sorry I just found out that Mrs. Kraina passed away earlier this year. She was my favorite teacher in the 6th grade at Weirton Heights and a long time friend of my husband, Jack Dumbaugh’s family. We used to see her around town when we were visiting and she always had a smile on her face and a funny thing to say. Our condolences to all of your lovely family.