OBITUARY
Ellen M. Balsley
January 5, 1924 – July 17, 2021
IN THE CARE OF
Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory
Ellen Lorene (McSpadden) Balsley, 97, of Stuarts Draft, went to be with her loved ones in heaven on July 17, 2021.
Mrs. Balsley was born on January 5, 1924 in Bealeton, VA and was a daughter of the late William and Nellie Irene (Copenhaver) McSpadden. Ellen was a longtime member of the Stuarts Draft Baptist Church and was very active in the Stuarts Draft community for many years.
On April 19, 1944, she married Robert Elwood “Bob” Balsley, who preceded her in death on February 26, 2003.
Mrs. Balsley is survived by a son, Tim Balsley and wife Shirlee; a daughter, Judy Fox and husband Don; seven grandchildren, James Fox, Laura Fox, Thomas Fox, Tyler Fox, Brandon Dillard, Ashley Dillard, Whitney Dillard; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, special friends and loved ones.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Balsley was preceded in death by a daughter, Pam Beverage and a grandson, Seth Saunders. She was also the youngest of eight siblings, and the last surviving member of her family.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday July 22, 2021 at 11 am at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery in Stuarts Draft, with Pastor Billy Coffey and Sue Haberlin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 260, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
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FAMILY
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She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nellie Irene (Copenhaver) McSpadden; husband,Robert Elwood “Bob” Balsley;daughter, Pam Beverage; and a grandson, Seth Saunders.
Mrs. Balsley is survived by a son, Tim Balsley and wife Shirlee; a daughter, Judy Fox and husband Don; seven grandchildren, James Fox, Laura Fox, Thomas Fox, Tyler Fox, Brandon Dillard, Ashley Dillard, Whitney Dillard; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, special friends and loved ones.
DONATIONS
- Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad P.O. Box 260, Stuarts Draft, Virginia
Past Services
Thursday,
July 22, 2021
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