Dorothy "Dot" Whetzel Saum

Dorothy Jean Whetzel Saum, 92, of Harrisonburg, Virginia passed away October 27, 2020 at South Roanoke Nursing Home. Mrs. Saum was born November 15, 1927 in Broadway Virginia and was the daughter of the late Nancy W. Jordan. She grew up with her late foster parent’s R. Lee and Cora Broadwater in Grantsville, Maryland. Mrs. Saum was a graduate of Grantsville High School in 1944. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from Rockingham Memorial Hospital School Cadet Nurse Corp. in 1948. After graduation, she was employed at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, UVA Hospital and Harrisonburg Health and Rehab Center until retirement in 2004. She was a member of the Harrisonburg First Presbyterian Church, Sallie Blosser Ladies Bible Class, and the Presbyterian Women’s Circle. She was a member of the RMH Alumnae Association and Auxiliary Association. Mrs. Saum also volunteered at RMH and First Presbyterian Church prior to recent health problems. She was married August 20, 1948 to Robert W. Saum, Sr., who preceded her in death, April 26, 1998. Also preceding her in death was a sister Della K. Clement of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is survived by two sons, Robert W. Saum, Jr. and Elizabeth of Roanoke and Keith D. Saum and Ellen of McGaheysville. She has three grandchildren, Eric B. Saum and Rachel of Harrisonburg, Stacey J. Saum, Kelley R. Sherman of Roanoke, and step grandson Crus Corral of Timberville. Arrangements are being handled by Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Funeral Services will be held 2 pm at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 31, 2020 with the Dr. Rev. Jon Heeringa officiating. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.