Edith Morris Blose

Edith Morris Blose, 90, of Harrisonburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab.

Ms. Blose was born December 27, 1929, in Harrisonburg, and was the daughter of the late Cecil Jackson and Margaret Shifflett Morris.

Edith graduated from McGaheysville High School and retired after 33 years of service from Owens Brockway. She was a member of St. Stephen and Good Shepard Episcopal Church at Rocky Bar.

She enjoyed socializing and gardening with friends. She especially enjoyed the neighborhood walks and spending time with her granddaughter.

On March 18, 1949, she married Curtis Warfield Blose, who preceded her in death My 15, 2000, after 51 years of marriage.

She is survived by her a son Dale E. Blose of Harrisonburg; granddaughter Brooklyn A. Michael of Dayton and a number of niece and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Blose was preceded in death by three sisters, Agnes Heatwole, Francis Mowbray and Charlotte Pecchenino, two brothers Rudy Morris and Emory Morris.

The Reverend Jim Harrison and Tim McAvoy will conduct a graveside service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11 a.m.

There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home with the family present, however, friends may visit the funeral home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from noon until 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.