Elaine Frances VanMeter, age 69, of Petersburg, WV, passed
away at her home on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born on
May 9, 1953 in Petersburg, the daughter of the late Arnold William
and Eva Eleanor (Keplinger) Lahman. On March 20, 1971, Elaine
married Lester David VanMeter who preceded her in death on
October 8, 2016.
Mrs. VanMeter attended Petersburg High School and was a member
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Elaine worked
at Connie’s Sportswear in Franklin, WV and at the Grant
Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg. She enjoyed
camping with her family and will always be remembered as a loving
mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her
grandkids.
Elaine leaves behind to cherish her memory: 4 daughters, Crystal
VanMeter of Petersburg, WV; Holly Bennett (Timothy) of Circleville,
WV; Samantha Miller (Terry) of Moorefield, WV; Katylin Thorne of
Petersburg, WV; 2 sons, Lester David VanMeter Jr. (Rachel) of
Upper Tract WV; Emanuel “Bud” Thorne of Petersburg, WV; a
daughter-n-law, Jessica Streets of Elk Garden, WV; 2 sisters, Nancy
Carr of Petersburg, WV; Sharon Feaster of Petersburg, WV; 2
brothers, Wayne Lahman (Joyce) of Petersburg, WV; Keith Lahman
(Geraldine) of Petersburg, WV; 9 Grandchildren; 7 Great-
Grandchildren; and a special friend, Kelly Hammer.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by: a son,
David William VanMeter and a brother, Larry Cosner.
Elaine’s family will receive friends on Thursday, February 2, 2023,
10 – 11 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in
Petersburg, WV, with services following at 11:00 AM, with Bishop
Richard Whetzel officiating. Memories and words of comfort may
be left at www.basagic.com
Basagic Funeral Home