Elvie L. Knighten Obituary (1954 - 2018)

Elvie Louise Knighten 63, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Ms. Knighten was born on December 27, 1954 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Richard and Lorraine Byler Shifflett McDorman. She worked for Cargill for 16 years and several years for Perdue. She was a member of Victory Fellowship Church. Surviving are her children, Melissa Wright and husband Jerry, Darlene Knighten and companion, Michael Moore, all of Harrisonburg, Galen Knighten, Jr. and wife Jennifer of South Carolina; siblings, Sharon Galford and husband Raymond of Dayton, Geneva Dean and husband Danny of Singers Glen, Donna McDorman of Harrisonburg; grandchildren, Brandi, Keri, Kayla, Christopher, Matthew, John, Jessica, Kendra, Kyle; and great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Alayla, and Stephanie. Wendell "Sonny" Henkel will conduct a funeral service on Monday afternoon, March 12, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Victory Fellowship Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Clinton Cemetery. The family asks that you wear green to the service in honor of her favorite color. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.