Marie Shank

Marie Rhodes Shank, 96, a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Yoder House of VMRC.

Mrs. Shank was born on December 28, 1928 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Emmer Frederick and Stella Heatwole Rhodes. She consistently demonstrated a genuine desire to serve and support others by volunteering for her church and Gift and Thrift where she dressed donated dolls. She loved to ride horses and often rode with her husband in various parades. Marie loved to sew for her family making quilts for everyone. She had a love for planting and harvesting her garden bounty, especially her favorite Gladiolus flowers. She was an active member of Mt. Clinton Mennoite Church. Marie enjoyed sewing circle and helping during the summer with Bible school. She loved her church family.

On July 20, 1949, she married Norman Rhodes Shank who passed away on July 31, 2020.

Surviving is Galen’s wife, Susie Shank of Rockingham; children, Lois Depoy and husband Todd of Rockingham, Sheldon Shank and wife Barbara of Hinton; grandchildren, Stacey Kiser, Chris Shank (Teresa), Jennifer Middlebrook (Chris), Stephanie Bailey (Forrest), Adam Shank (Colleen Byers), Claire Lee (Carroll), great-grandchildren, Garrett Kiser, Channing Shank, Tyson Shank, Rhodes Middlebrook, Sawyer Middlebrook, Clyde Lee, Carver Lee, Emory Bailey; step grandchildren, Christopher Todd Depoy II (Amber); and step great-grandchild, Reagan Elizabeth Depoy. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

In addition to her husband, parents and siblings, Mrs. Shank was preceded in death by a son, Galen Shank.

Pastors Lee Martin and Jim Hershberger will conduct a funeral service on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church. Burial will be held privately.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Yoder House for their compassionate care of Marie during her stay there.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, Rockingham North Camp, PO Box 94, Linville, VA 22834.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.