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Ruth Funkhouser Obituary
Ruth Marie Sager Funkhouser, 88, of Woodstock, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Woodstock.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Maurertown Brethren Church with Pastor Richard Craver officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Funkhouser was born January 10, 1929 in Woodstock, a daughter of the late Hubert Franklin and Esta Celina McWilliams Sager.
She was a member of Maurertown Brethren Church, was a homemaker and formerly worked at Frank's in Front Royal and J.J. Newberrys as a sales clerk.
She was the wife of William Silas Funkhouser.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Cherie F. Armel of Charleston, South Carolina and Brenda F. Riley and husband Stan of Slainsville, West Virginia; a brother, William Sager and wife Frances of Winchester; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Jean Glasscock; a son, Charles Michael Funkhouser; and a number of siblings.
Pallbearers will be Scott Armel, Todd Armel, Charles Haines. Jared Riley and Corey Poland.
The family will receive friends at the Maurertown Brethren Church on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Stover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Strasburg is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Funkhouser
June 9, 2017
Aunt Ruth was a wonderful, Christian woman and it is comforting to know that she went home to be with our Lord. We continue to keep family members in our prayers. Love, Eddie and Sharon Lanham
Nancy Armstrong
June 8, 2017
My thoughts and prayers, Mr. Funkhouser, are with you and your family. My adopted family (Lawrence and Mildred Bowman) and I were members of the Maurertown Brethren Church and knew Ruth.
Marilyn Matthews
June 8, 2017
You are in our prayers.Sorry we not able to be there. Much love Marilyn and lenny and sharon
Randy Ramey
June 7, 2017
One of the nicest people I've ever met. I can't remember a time that she didn't have a pleasant smile on her face. Surely there's another Angel in Heaven. RIP Mrs. Funkhouser.God bless you. Sincere regards to Mr. Funkhouser, Cherie and Brenda. Sorry I can't be there.
Betty White
June 7, 2017
Thinking of you...may your fond memories of Ruth be a source of comfort.
Cathy Shell
June 6, 2017
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
"Boo" Campbell
June 6, 2017
Brenda ~ Heartfelt sympathy with the loss of your precious mom. Fond memories of seeing her when we ran in/out of the house during our teenage years. My condolences to your sweet daddy, Cherie and families now and the days ahead.
Mary Ann and Lacy Vaughn
June 6, 2017
Our thoughts are with Ruth's entire family as you deal with your loss. She was a lovely, gracious lady and she will be missed by each of you daily. May you all find strength and peace in your memories of the many years of happy moments and all that you shared with her.
Leroy and Becky Lillard
June 6, 2017
Mr. Funkhouser, Cherie and Brenda ~ What a sad day for your family. Losing your Mom is one of the hardest things you will ever go through. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.....sweet, sweet lady....
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