Elizabeth Jane Fankhouser

Betty Fankhouser, 88, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Weirton, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, in Las Vegas, NV, where she lived for the last 32 years. She was born September 5, 1932, in Wheeling, WV and lived on Windsor Heights for over 40 years. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Henry Fankhouser, her parents Joseph Plohal and Stella Plohal Miller, stepfather Henry Miller, brother and sister in law Robert and Ethel Plohal, and her fur grandbaby, Jack. Betty worked at Krogers in Warwood and retired from Krogers on Main St, Weirton, after 30 plus years of service. One of Betty’s many joys was her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with them and watching them grow. She also enjoyed shopping and visiting the local casinos where she loved to gamble near her daughter’s home in Las Vegas, where she had resided for the past fifteen years. She is survived by one son, Richard Fankhouser, and his wife Dee of Las Vegas, daughter Darla Law, and husband Larry of Las Vegas. Grandchildren Maggi Gayvont (Brian) of Wheeling, Wes Wright of Weirton, Cari Zillmann (John) of Florida and Ashley Wright of Las Vegas, five step-grandchildren Erik Fankhouser (Heather), Jayme Pesi (David), Michelle Panepucci (Jason), all of Wheeling and Christopher Law (Bre) of Reno and Amanda Shive (Joe) of East Liverpool and 17 great-grandchildren. Per Betty’s request, there will be no services at this time.