Edith B. Ageon, 89


Edith Batman Ageon, 89, of Harrisonburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had lived for several years. She previously lived at the home of Homer and Mona Ageon for 25 years.

Mrs. Ageon was born Sept. 16, 1918, in McGaheysville, and was the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Henshaw Batman.

She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of Muhlenberg Lutheran Church, which she joined in 1948. She had previously worked for Jo Neys, Taliaberro Jewelry and Sleepwear in Harrisonburg and Elkton. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting and working crossword puzzles.

On Sept. 12, 1936, she married Homer C. Ageon Sr., who preceded her in death in 1979.

Survivors include a son, Homer C. Ageon Jr. of Harrisonburg; a brother, Earl “Jack” Batman of Shenandoah; a sister, Betty Gray of Luray; a granddaughter; a great-grandson and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pastor David P. Nelson will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Muhlenberg Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 7-8 this evening at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muhlenberg Lutheran Church Building Fund, 281 East Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.