Allison Messerley

Allison Messerley, 99, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Crestwood at VMRC.

Mrs. Messerley was born on December 20, 1926 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Herman and Susan Puffenbarger Diehl. Throughout her life, she enjoyed being a part of the Singers Glen Choral Club, Homemakers Extension Club and Sewing Club. She was also a member of the Broadway Seniors Players and where she proudly portrayed Dolly Martin (Parton). She was a devoted member of Greenmount Covenant Brethren Church where she participated in various capacities including teaching Sunday School, and Bible School. She loved her large family and she and her siblings remained close throughout their lives.

On June 20, 1947, she married Donald Eugene Messerley who passed away on March 24, 2010.

Surviving are her children, Dana Messerley and wife Sue of Linville, Timothy Messerley and wife Gloria of Linville, Jerry Messerley and wife Mary of Penn Laird, Susan Cowger and husband Steven of Rockingham, Becky Messerley and husband Barry Kelley of Harrisonburg; sister, Dolores Hottinger; grandchildren, Ghari Messerley (Tammi), Erin Seastrom (Kenny), Jason Messerley(Beth), Brian Cowger (Kendra), Kyle Cowger (Sarah), Dylan Kelley (MacKenzie), Aidan Kelley, Ryan Messerley, Kelsey Messerley (Max), Joshua Messerley; numerous great-grandchildren; and one step grandson.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Messerley was preceded in death by her grandson, Kevin Messerley; and siblings, Violet Diehl, H.H. Diehl, Jr., Carlos Diehl, Norma Funk, Berniece Sheets, Bonnie Miller, and Janice Earnhart.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pastor Scott Harris will conduct a funeral service on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Greenmount Covenant Brethren Church at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Linville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greenmount Covenant Brethren Church, 4881 Greenmount Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

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

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.