Alicia Ann (Pringle) Cayton

Alicia Ann Pringle Cayton, 84, lifelong resident of Morgantown, went to be with her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2025. 

She was born January 25, 1941, to the late John Arthur and Ella Marie (Cordent) Pringle. 

Alicia was a member of Sabarton Hill Baptist Church. She loved her church, where she could learn the word and praise the LORD through worship.

A graduate of Morgantown High School, Alicia worked for West Virginia University Bookstore as a buyer for 43 years. Suffering a stroke while working, she was forced to retire. 

She survived her stroke and lived at home for fifteen years under the care of her son, Johnny. Before her stroke, she loved reading, cooking, baking and traveling. 

Surviving her are 4 of her 5 children.  Debi (Chris) of Virginia, Judy Cayton of Nutter Fort, Johnny Cayton and Timmy (Tammy) Cayton of Morgantown; grandchildren, Amy (Luke) Hagedorn of Morgantown, Whitney (Toni) Oliverio, Cher (Chris) Robinson, all of Florida, Teran (Tim) Heffner and Maci Cayton, all of Morgantown, Tori (Walker) Carpenter of Salem, WV, Troy Cayton (Brittany) of Washington State; brothers, Lee (Mickey) Pringle and Roy (Gracella) Cayton, all of Morgantown; several great-grandchildren; daughter in law, Donna Cayton Williford; her honorary grandsons, Brandon and Tyler Kelly, as well as her best friend forever, Betty Matlick, and her dear friend Rico Schiebel. 

 She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Cayton; her son, Pastor Paul E. Cayton Jr.; grandson, Tyler Nash; her parents, John Arthur and Ella Maria Pringle and her sister, Cindy (Pringle)Thomas. 

A special thank you to Morgantown Health Care Center and WV Caring Hospice for their kindness, love and care, especially Brenda, Dee and Luke. 

Friends will be received at Dering-Henson Funeral Home in Morgantown, Monday, February 24th, from 4-8 pm and Tuesday from 11am until the time of service at noon, with Pastor Stephen Dodrill officiating.

She will be laid to rest alongside her late husband Paul at East Oak Grove Cemetery. 

Flowers are welcome; however, donations may be made in Alicia’s memory to Sabraton Hill Baptist Church P.O. Box 1020 Dellslow, WV 26531.

Caring services are provided by Dering-Henson Funeral Home..

Condolences online at www.dering-henson.com

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