Gretchen Faye Varner Obituary (1938

Gretchen Faye Smith Varner, 83, a resident of Harrisonburg passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab Center. Ms. Varner was born on April 23, 1938, in Rockingham County to the late Gilmer and Leota Mae Ritchie Smith. She worked for many years at VMRC and Holly Farms. She enjoyed flowers, watching baseball and basketball, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. Ms. Varner was survived by a special friend, Debbie Winegard, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Ritchie; siblings, Carey Smith and wife Mildred, Leota Martz, June Whitmer. Pastor Tim Munson will conduct a graveside service on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Those wishing to view and sign the register book may do so at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.