Venda Maxine Shifflett Almarode

1935 - 2022

Venda Maxine Shifflett Almarode, 87, of Grottoes, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Almarode was born on February 17, 1935 in Rocky Bar and was the daughter of the late James Earman Shifflett and Mary Roach Shifflett.

She was a member of the St. Stephen and the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Rocky Bar. Venda retired from General Electric (Genicom) and was the owner of Venda’s Beauty Boutique in Grottoes. On May 23, 1969, she married George Almarode who preceded her in death.

Surviving is her daughter, Peggy Baugher and husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Eddie Allen and wife, Cathy, Mike Allen, Ronda Bretthauer and husband, Scott, Megan Bartholf and husband, Scott; great-grandchildren, Monica Campbell and husband, Tyler, Tyler Allen, Brianna Allen, Luke Allen, Bradie Allen, Megan Allen, Emmalyn Allen, Alex Bretthauer, Nadia Bartholf and Ellie Bartholf; siblings, Mary Breeden and husband, Eddie, Kenneth Shifflett, Floyd Shifflett and wife, Donna; she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittany Lee Lam; siblings; Violet Braun, Jerleen Raynes, Kemper, Wilbert and Roy Shifflett.

The family received friends on from 6 until 8 p.m., on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Stephen and Good Shepherd Church with the Rev. Laura Lockey and Dan Breeden officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grottoes Fire Department 109 3rd St, Grottoes, VA 24441 or you may donate to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be shared at kygers.com.|Venda Maxine Shifflett Almarode, 87, of Grottoes, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Almarode was born on February 17, 1935 in Rocky Bar and was the daughter of the late James Earman Shifflett and Mary Roach Shifflett.

She was a member of the St. Stephen and the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Rocky Bar. Venda retired from General Electric (Genicom) and was the owner of Venda’s Beauty Boutique in Grottoes. On May 23, 1969, she married George Almarode who preceded her in death.

Surviving is her daughter, Peggy Baugher and husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Eddie Allen and wife, Cathy, Mike Allen, Ronda Bretthauer and husband, Scott, Megan Bartholf and husband, Scott; great-grandchildren, Monica Campbell and husband, Tyler, Tyler Allen, Brianna Allen, Luke Allen, Bradie Allen, Megan Allen, Emmalyn Allen, Alex Bretthauer, Nadia Bartholf and Ellie Bartholf; siblings, Mary Breeden and husband, Eddie, Kenneth Shifflett, Floyd Shifflett and wife, Donna; she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittany Lee Lam; siblings; Violet Braun, Jerleen Raynes, Kemper, Wilbert and Roy Shifflett.

The family will receive friends on from 6 until 8 p.m., on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Stephen and Good Shepherd Church with the Rev. Laura Lockey and Dan Breeden officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grottoes Fire Department 109 3rd St, Grottoes, VA 24441 or you may donate to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be shared at kygers.com.