Big Stone Gap, VA-Elizabeth B. Pache, 102, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home.
She was born in Beverly, West Virginia on May 9, 1923. She was a 1942 graduate of Terra Alta High School and a 1945 graduate of Davis Memorial School on Nursing, Elkins, W. Va. Elizabeth was proud of her choice of nursing as a career. It led her to leave West Virginia for career opportunities in Pennsylvania and Ohio, but West Virginia was always home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pache; her parents, Frank and Louise (Powers) Lothry; brothers, William Rex, George Eugene, Frank Vernon, Ronal Dalton; and sisters, Iris Helena Maroney, Ferrell Ruth Nine, Doris Dawn Davis and Monna Miles Lothry
Surviving are her sisters, Caroline Gunning, Kerrville, Texas and Gloria Gilbert, Big Stone Gap, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a deep appreciation to Caris Hospice and their staff: Lindsey, Ashely, Elizabeth, Jen, Hannah, Beth, Elisha, R. J., Diana and Melanie.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Pache at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 5650 Powell Valley Road, Big Stone Gap, VA with the Rev. Dr. Beth Tipton officiating.
Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve Mrs. Pache’s family.
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