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1972
DIED
2011
Crystal Shanholtz Obituary
A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday at Columbia Furnace Church of The Brethren, 20910 Senedo Rd., Edinburg with Pastor William R. Fitchett officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon Church Cemetery, Lebanon Church.
Crystal was born February 5, 1972 in Winchester, the daughter of Gary W. and Deborah Brown Bly, of Strasburg. She was a member of Columbia Furnace Church Of The Brethren and was employed in the human resource department at Kohl's Distribution Center, Winchester.
Surviving with her parents are her son, David Tanner Shanholtz and her daughter, Rachel Kathryn Shanholtz, both of the home; her brother, Chad E. Bly and fiancée, Kelly Cooper and daughter, Kiah Jo Bly, of Stephens City; her maternal grandmother, Louise Brown of Strasburg; her paternal grandmother, Gladys Ritenour of Strasburg; her paternal grandfather, Bobby W. Bly of Middletown.
Pallbearers will be Alan Fleet, Neal Ramey, Kris Ashwood, Chris Payne, Tom Hodges and Marlon Anderson.
The family will receive friends at Stover Funeral Home, 177 No. Holliday St., Strasburg on Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. The family will meet at the church at 10:30 A.M. on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the Crystal Shanholtz Haiti Children's Mission Fund, P.O. Box 129, Edinburg, VA 22824.
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Memories and Condolences
for Crystal Shanholtz
Savita Wiley
June 5, 2012
I'm just finding out about Crystal. She was such a good friend and I hate that I didn't do a better job of keeping in touch with her after I moved. I'm truly sorry to all the family, friends, and 2 beautiful angels she left behind. Her beautiful smile and personality will be truly missed.
October 5, 2011
to gary, debbie, and chad..My heart is aching due to your loss. I remember her as beautiful smart and funny..every parents dream.you were so blessed to have had her in your life..even for a short time..love you guys clara livingood sringfellow
Aunt Kim
October 4, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Shawnda Rush
October 3, 2011
So Sorry to hear of your loss... My Heart & Prayers go to the whole Family during this time as well as later. The Lord will have Angles surrounding the Children as they grow to Stengthen, Protect, and Show a Light that only they will know
it's the Peace of their Mommy...
I do have many pictures of a Woman (Crystal) that I don't remember because I have my own illness.
Her Spirit is at rest but the Memory of her will still live on... God be with you all...
Carol and Wade Workman
October 2, 2011
Deepest sympathy to Crystal's family. I worked with Crystal many yrs ago at Kohl's D.C. She was so funny at work and livened up the department so much. I had not seen in her some time and was very sad to hear of her passing. Much sympathy to her children and family. A life taken much too early but I know she must be making all of heaven laugh and smile.
October 1, 2011
We pray your wonderful memories give you much comfort as the pain of losing a child will soften with time.
Dwight and Lisa Pangle
Bill & Gartha Harper
October 1, 2011
Gary and Debbie - Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Crystal is with GOD now and free of suffering. May GOD bless you and your famalies.
Bill and Gartha Harper
Jean & Bengy Renner
October 1, 2011
Holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
Samantha Funk
September 30, 2011
Samantha Funk an son, I am so sorry to hear bought Crystals passing she was a very happy women everytime I seen her. She will be missed dearly. My prayers are with Chad an her family an her kids. I will always remember her happy face ,no words can make it easier at a time like this but she is with god an is an angel now. R.I.P Crystal
louise figgins
September 30, 2011
May our God watch over,comfort and heal your hurting hearts.
Danny Dasher
September 30, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
September 30, 2011
Crystal was an amazing spirit-filled Christian woman..and a light to many!
We know she is having one AWESOME worship time with JESUS!
All our prayers are with you!
Guiding Light Christian Books and Gifts, Woodstock
Kristin Foltz
September 30, 2011
Crystal was a beautiful spirit and a true Christian woman. She will be greatly missed.
Mickie,Bonnie,Chris Kline
September 30, 2011
Gary,Debbie and family. You're in our thoughts and prayers. There's no words that can help right now, but know that we care.
Angie-Jones Drummond
September 30, 2011
Debbie & Family;
I am so sorry to hear about Crystal's passing. She was such a wonderful young lady. She put up a good fight. I remember she crocheted me a beautiful pastel colored blanket for my little poodle years ago and I buried it with her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Christine Sutherly
September 30, 2011
In our school years Crystal always had a smile on her face and a friendly word. That's the way I will always remember her. The picture that I saw a on Facebook one day a couple of weeks ago was the Crystal that I remember. She hadn't changed much from our school years. May God ease your pain but never your memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracy and Tonya Ketterman
September 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dawn Miller
September 30, 2011
It's so sad to think of those beautiful little children growing up without their mother. I'm sure she instilled her sense of humor and light in them the little time she had. Bless you all, you have my most heart felt condolences.
Becki Grimes Sisk
September 29, 2011
So sorry to hear that Crystal has passed. Such a fighter she was!!!! We will continue to keep her family in our prayers! Rest In Peace!!
Lalani Mitchell
September 29, 2011
Debbie and Gary I am very sorry to hear about Crystal.You all are in my prayers.If at anytime you need something please call.I remember her as a very beatiful and happy child when we where neighbors on stonewall street many years ago.May God bless you and Gary and give you all the strength you need.Wish i could take your pain away. She will be one of Gods angels watching over each one of you.
Donna Lambert Eagle
September 29, 2011
I first met Crystal on the Walk to Emmaus. She was so full of Jesus and was such a bright, shining witness of Christ's love. A huge smile was always on her face. We had a fabulous 3 days "on the mountain" but Crystal couldn't wait to get home to her kids - she loved them dearly. To her dear friends and family - my condolences. I really only shared 3 days of living with her but knew from the moment I met her that she was special. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow. I can only imagine that she is dancing and smiling now, healed! Sweet Sista' - I'll see you at the gates. Decolores!
jimmy brenda coffman
September 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Tucker
September 29, 2011
Crystal, "The Lord Bless you and keep you;the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face to you and give you peace." Number 6:24-26." Our thoughts and prayers for peace within the family. Scott Tucker and Family (Strasburg)
Theresa Cook
September 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. I will always remember Crystal as being a very happy and cheerful person. She was always smiling. I ran into her a couple months ago and we talked for a bit and she never once stopped smiling or even let on that anything was wrong. I admire her for that. Once again my thoughts and prayers are with family and friends
September 29, 2011
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss of Crystal Dawn. Losing one of your children is a hard thing. You and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely , Lonnie Crabill
September 29, 2011
Iam so sorry to hear of Crystol's passing. She was a beautiful person. I worked with Crystol at Kohl's and we both left Kohl's. A friend told her I had Cancer, and she called me a couple month's back, and she prayed with me.Now I pray for her family and children on her loss.May God Bless You ALL.
Amy Costello Moore
September 29, 2011
Praying for all of Crystal's family and friends. Wishing you comfort during this sad and difficult time!
Steve Robinson
September 29, 2011
There is no way I know the pain you are feeling by losing your child. Although I never met your daughter I know she must of been special. My best wishes in dealing with her loss and keeping her memory alive.
Joey Reynolds
September 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Sonya Bucher
September 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Debbie, Gary, Chad, Crystal's children and the rest of her family and close friends. I know you'll miss her dearly. She was always so upbeat and always had a smile on her face as far back as I can remember. She was always so beautiful on the inside and outside.... Sonya Bucher
Cindy Stanley
September 29, 2011
Crystal was a very energetic, fun loving person. I was able to work with her at YHB and her trips to Richmond were always fun in the office. She will be greatly missed!
Debbie Bean
September 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of unbearable loss. Be blessed, Gary and Debbie, with the strength to continue on for yourselves and for Crystal's children.
Michelle Binebrink
September 29, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to Debbie, Gary & Chad. Crystal was one of my best friends all through school. She was my maid of honor in my wedding and I could always count on her. Even though, we lead our own adult lives, she has and will remain very special to me. She was beautiful inside and out. I don't remember her being sad, ever. She was always smiling and would do anything to make you smile. She will be missed but I know she will always be looking down on us, smiling.
September 29, 2011
God now has one of the most beautiful & sweetest angels by his side, but one whose smile, grace & charm will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her. My prayers go out to Debbie & her family.
Vickie Feathers Burkhart & husband, Scott
Charlie Gray
September 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris Tarbell
September 29, 2011
Our condolences on the tragic loss your family has suffered. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tarbell Family
Jackie Wymer Speiden
September 29, 2011
Crystal you will be greatly missed. I remember all the fun times we had in string and how close we became during those years. You were a great friend and I will miss you. Prayers to the Bly family and to her beautiful children. Just remember that there is one beautiful and talented angel in heaven watching over us all.
Amy Cutlip
September 29, 2011
Many thoughts and prayers going up for you and your family. May God bless you with the strength needed during this saddened time.
Tim and Amy Cutlip
Mary Fitzpatrick
September 29, 2011
The first time I met Crystal was a year ago last summer. We pulled up in the parking lot at Front Royal UMC at the same time and she instantly caught my attention. A beautiful young woman that later that day became a sunbeam in my life. We teamed together that fall for the Emmaus Walk and became friends. She encouraged me and I knew that she loved and cared about me. She could make people feel that way. She could pop off a verse of scripture for any situation and was one of the stongest witnesses for our Lord and Savior that I have ever met. I find it hard to accept that she is gone but I know that she is fully restored and the twinkle is back in her eyes. I know I will see her someday when I too receive the ultimate healing. God give her family comfort especially her children; she loved them so.
Jason Jones
September 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, may gods grace shine down and strengthen all in this time of need...Jason and Jennifer Jones
Linda Farrell
September 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gary and Deborah Bly in the loss of their beautiful daughter, Crystal. May Crystal's loving memories be with them and her children always and forever.
Brian & Holly Wymer
September 29, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Crystal will be missed but her strength will live on in everyone that had the privilage on knowing her.
Brandon Cook
September 29, 2011
We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength in one another during this time of need.
Sincerely,
Brandon, Pam and Laikyn Cook
Valerie Kleiderlein-Spiker
September 29, 2011
This is hard to believe You are with God now and you are your kids guardian Angel God bless your family and may God help them in their time of need
Tonya Clark-Dorsey
September 29, 2011
What a wonderful person and a precious life taken way too soon. I am a previous co-worker and friend of Crystal's who only can remember her positive attitude on life and that bright smile. Thinking and praying for her family and children who I know have lost a huge part of their life. May God be with you all during this difficult time and grant you the strength you need to move on. She was a wonderful mother and only spoke of the life she wanted her children to have. God Bless you all.
Tonya Clark-Dorsey (Quebecor, Winchester, Virginia)
Teresa Hensley
September 28, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to Crystal's children, Debbie, Gary, Chad, and her family and friends. May you gain strength and comfort from your loved ones as you go through the days ahead. Also, may the love, joy, and vibrancy of life that Crystal shared with all of those around her continue to be a living legacy and memorial to her. My prayers and love to all.
Cindebeth Carlisle Ryan
September 28, 2011
Wow. I can't believe it. I was so saddened to hear about your passing. It seems we are all still kids in school. I won't be at your funeral, but know I am thinking of you and your 2 precious children. I am praying for their future without you. Much Love...
Mike Decker
September 28, 2011
I worked with Crystal at YHB and she was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. She had such a great personality and energy about her that it is indescribable. She would do anything for you if you asked. I will truly miss her; but I am thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know her.
Tancy Seal
September 28, 2011
Crystal love for God surely did shine through her. May God comfort and strengthen her family and loved ones.
lisa long
September 28, 2011
May GOD be with you all in your time of sorrow,i know she will be greatly missed.thinking of you and you are all in my prayers.
Sara Downey Bartley
September 28, 2011
My deepest condolences for a life taken much too soon. May the love of friends and family, as well as precious memories carry you through your grief. I remember Crystal as full of life with a huge smile. Even though time and distance parted us, I'm so blessed that she was my friend.
September 28, 2011
Crystal, You were a wonderful person and always lived your life to the fullest. I always enjoyed our chats and I will miss you greatly.
Patty Fournier
Debbie
September 28, 2011
May God be with you in your time of sorrow. He has another beautiful angel at his side.
Jennifer Chadwell
September 28, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Jennifer Chadwell, Markell williams, Jaydon Williams
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