Lois "Lizzie" Elizabeth Burkholder Obituary (1937

https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1284694 Lois Elizabeth "Lizzie" Caplinger Burkholder, 86, a resident of Rockingham, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Burkholder was born on January 5, 1937, in Criders, VA, to the late Ithiel Frank and Wilda Beulah Dove Caplinger. She worked for several phone companies before retiring from Verizon in 1992 and was a member of Firm Foundation Church in Harrisonburg. On September 1, 1956, she married Irvin David "Fotch" Burkholder, who survives. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Burkholder is survived by her daughter, Dawn Weaver and husband Bill, of Mt. Crawford; grandchildren, Benjamin Weaver, and wife Alyssa, Rachel Weaver; sisters-in-law, Shirley Caplinger, of Peach Tree City, GA, Lois Wenger and husband Robert; brothers-in-law, Clarence Burkholder and wife Sharon, Boyd Burkholder and wife Sharon, Earl Burkholder and wife Donna, Dwight Burkholder and wife Linda, Ruel Burkholder and wife Diane; and numerous nieces and nephews and their spouses. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burkholder was preceded in death by her siblings, Velma May, Alverta Dove, Lela Crumley, Nola Murray, Norma Bowman, Ray Caplinger; and her sister-in-law, Jane Burkholder. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Mt. Clinton Cemetery with Pastor Lucas Cook officiating. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Firm Foundation Church, 1314 Pleasant Valley Road, Harrisonburg, VA, with Pastor Lucas Cook officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.