Elda Dove Kibler Obituary (1928 - 2017)

Elda Nadine Dove Kibler, 89, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Kibler was born on September 3, 1928 in Fort Seybert, West Virginia and was the daughter of the Reverend John Luther and Ada Ester Siever Dove. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and accepted anyone. She most recently attended Bethel-Keezletown Church of the Brethren. On January 20, 1951, she married Melvin "Gene" Kibler who preceded her in death on November 21, 2003. Surviving are her children, Carol Kibler Smith and husband Joe of Keezletown, Dale Kibler and wife Jane of Harrisonburg, Tammy Kibler Harper and husband Dale of Fulks Run; siblings, Alvin Dove, Ivy Mitchell, Ruth Boyers and husband Auburn; grandchildren, Megan Shepard and husband Charlie, Carissa Bowman and husband Derick, Zachary Bowers and wife Chelsea, Scott Wilson, and Kassidy Bowers. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Velma Miller, John Dove, Wilbur Dove, and Roy Dove. Pastor William Staton will conduct a funeral service on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at Bethel-Keezletown Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery The family will receive friends on Monday evening at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel-Keezletown Church of the Brethren, 3061 Armentrout Path, Keezletown, Virginia 22832. Those wishing to leave an online condolence to the family may do so by visiting our website, www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.