Betty Troyer

Betty Marie Gingerich Troyer, 97, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Betty was born on February 21, 1929, in Hartville, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Moses J. and Lydia Stutzman Gingerich.

Throughout her life, Betty faithfully served others through her work, ministry, and love of music. She managed Valley Books and later served as a secretary at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC). She also played an instrumental role in establishing the Main Street Store at VMRC.

Betty had a heart for sharing the love of Jesus. She served as a missionary for 11 years in Luxemburg, from 1957 to 1968. Music was also an important part of her life. Alongside her sisters, known as The Gingerich Sisters, she sang at revival meetings led by evangelist Andrew Jantzi. During the summers of 1952 through 1954, the sisters traveled from state to state with Jantzi, memorizing approximately 100 songs to perform during his meetings. Through their music, they shared their faith and love for the Lord.

Betty was a member of Morning View Mennonite Church, where her faith and love for the Lord remained central to her life.

On April 10, 1955, she married Daniel Troyer Jr., who preceded her in death on October 28, 2003.

Surviving are her children, Daniel Troyer III, Ruth Elizabeth Troyer, and Miriam Troyer Basinger and her husband, D. Richard; and her grandchildren, Elizabeth Cave, Mark Troyer, Sarah Eppard Stekli, Joseph Eppard, Natalya Basinger Lawlor, Andrew Basinger, Daniel Troyer IV, Eric Troyer, Lydia Basinger, Annie Troyer, Matthew Basinger, and Jillynn Troyer, and 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Troyer was preceded in death by her children, Elmer J. Troyer and Elvin Dean Troyer; and her siblings, Jonas M. Gingerich, Elizabeth Gingerich, Noah Gingerich, Elmer Gingerich, Verna Gingerich, John E. Gingerich, Moses Gingerich Jr., and Anna Sommers.

Ric Gullman will conduct a memorial service on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Weavers Mennonite Church. Burial will be held privately. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at Shady Oak.

The family will also receive friends on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at McMullen Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VMRC Compassion Fund, 1491 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.