Mabellee Shank Blosser Obituary (1924

Mabellee Shank Blosser, 94, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She had been a longtime resident of Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC). Mabellee was born January 2, 1924 in Rockingham County, Virginia to the late Wilmer Paul Sr. and Mary Rhodes Shank. On August 8, 1944 she married Sanford Daniel Blosser who preceded her in death April 24, 1996. For many years Mabellee and Sanford operated their family dairy farm in Rockingham County. Mabellee was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Family, both immediate and extended, was important to her. She always showed love and concern for others, bringing joy to those around her. She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church. Surviving family include her two sons, Carroll S. Blosser and wife, Erma, and Arlan L. Blosser and wife, Karen, all of Rockingham; five grandchildren, Melanie Eby, Maretta Yoder (Mike), Daniel Blosser (Deborah), Ryan Blosser (Natasha), and Lindsey Shantz (Tim); thirteen great grandchildren; brothers, Norman Shank, Rawley Shank and Wilmer Shank Jr. In addition to her husband and parents, Mabellee was preceded in death by siblings Floyd Shank and Gladys Harman. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in Detwiler Auditorium at VMRC with Wendell "Sonny" Henkel officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VMRC Good Samaritan Fund, 1491 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Arrangements have been entrusted to McMullen Funeral Home. Those wishing to leave a memory or online condolence may do so at www.mcmullenfh.com.