Thelma Lorene (VanFossen) Humphries, 89, Staunton, VA

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STAUNTON —Thelma Lorene (VanFossen) Humphries, 89, widow of Raymond M. Humphries, formerly of 500 C St., passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Ritenour Rest Home.

Mrs. Humphries was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Hallie Grant and Mary (Coffey) VanFossen.

Mrs. Humphries was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was a lover of animals and loved to cook. She had a deep devotion to her husband and although shy, she was loved by those who knew her.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Humphries was preceded in death by a brother, Warren VanFossen and two sisters, Helen Hickman and Ethel Huffer.

Mrs. Humphries was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors include Lisa Shoemaker and family of Singers Glen; Deborah and Faron MacLelland of Mechanicsville; and longtime friend and helper, Bonnie Moyers of Staunton.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012, in Thornrose Cemetery by Pastor Dan Dharikuma.

At her request, there will be no public viewing or visitation.

It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Staunton Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1000 North Coalter St., Staunton, VA 24401 or the Potomac of the S.D.A., 606 Greenville Ave., Staunton, VA 24401.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of her arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffman funeralhome.net.