OBITUARY
Mrs. Frances Sue Redifer Showalter
June 3, 1932 – October 18, 2010
Mrs. Frances “Sue” Redifer Showalter, 78, a resident of Weyers Cave, died at 2:26 Monday morning, Oct. 18, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
A daughter of the late Oscar and Edna Brown Redifer, she was born on June 3, 1932 in Rockingham County but lived the majority of her life in Weyers Cave. She attended Weyers Cave High School and was a school bus driver in Augusta County for 30 years. Mrs. Showalter was a member of the Weyers Cave United Methodist Church.
On July 22, 1950 she married David N. Showalter who survives her.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four children, Geraldine Skievaski of Grottoes; Steve Showalter and wife, Cindy of Advance, NC; Dale Showalter and wife, Marcella of Weyers Cave; and Gail Wine and husband, Paul of Mt. Sidney; ten grandchildren; Tiffni McHone, Tony Skievaski, Tyson Skievaski, Adam Showalter, Elizabeth Schelby, Jessica Showalter, Jake Showalter, Carly Wine, Mathew Wine and Sara Wine. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Madison Skievaski, Landon Skievaski and Taylor McHone; two sisters, Peggy Lucas of Weyers Cave and Dorothy Wonderly of Grottoes; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at eleven o’clock Thursday morning at the Weyers Cave United Methodist Church with the Rev. Peggy Packard officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 Wednesday evening at the Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Weyers Cave United Methodist Church, 228 Houff Rd., Weyers Cave, VA 24486; the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the American Heart Association, 3025 Berkmar Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901.
Services
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Visitation
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
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Funeral Service
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Memories
Mrs. Frances Sue Redifer Showalter
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ADD A MEMORYOctober 22, 2010
Dave Showalter and Family ,
Very sorry to hear about Mrs. Showalter,
I will miss seeing her at the ballgames .
Take care of everyone ,
Tom Chrisman and Family
Bill and Barbara Showalter
October 20, 2010
We learned to know Sue and her sister at the RMH Wellness Center. I always enjoyed chatting with her there. She will be missed. May God be with you all as a family as you remember a life well lived.
October 20, 2010
Dave and family,
We have such great memories of Aunt Sue, So sorry for your loss.
Lois Ann, Sarah & Ben
Bess Ralston
October 20, 2010
Dave and Family,
So sorry to hear this sad news. We didn't know she was in the hospital. We are in Nags Head and send our deepest sympathies. Hope to see you when we get back.
Charles & Bess
Betty Hostetter
October 20, 2010
Dale, Marcel and children, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May our loving "God" wrap his arms around the family and comfort you.
Kim Click
October 20, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear for your loss. She was a very sweet woman. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Housh
October 20, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Cherish the good memories and find comfort in them. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 19, 2010
Dale, Marcella, Jessica, and Jake,
WE are so sorry to hear about your Mother/Grandmother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and keep you. With Love, Shawn, Lisa and Laura Ott, Staunton
Sharon Helmick
October 19, 2010
Showalter Family: Just logged on to read the paper and was shocked to see Mrs. Showalter's name on line. My thoughts are with all of you. Sharon Helmick
Shawn & Amy Whelan
October 19, 2010
Gail and Family.
Sorry to hear about your Mother/Grandmother we will be thinking of you during this sad time.
Ed & Mendy Pursley
October 19, 2010
David, Dale, Marcella and family,
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Mrs. Showalter; Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
October 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Sue's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Jeff Weaver (Weyers Cave)
Richard Dickerson
October 19, 2010
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. There is never a good time to lose a parent. May God grant you peace and comfort. Please know that your friends are keeping you in their prayers.
DJ and Staci Seamster
October 19, 2010
Gail,Paul,Carly,Mathew, and Sara
So sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale and Tammy Harper
October 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. *We attend church with Geraldine and Tiffni.
Freida White-McManaway
October 19, 2010
Gerri,
So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sharon Patterson
October 19, 2010
Dale, Marcella and family. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Showalter. It's never easy losing a loved one, especially your Mother. Please accept my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers. I love you.
Pam Thompson-Parr
October 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry to hear of Mrs. Showalter's passing.