Shelvie Jean Ritchie Carr, 84, a resident of Rockingham, passed
away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home.
Mrs. Carr was born on November 12, 1938, in Rockingham County,
to the late Ernest and Nellie Virginia Myers Ritchie. She was a teacher at
Turner Ashby High School for over 30 years, where she served as the head
of the Social Studies Department and earned the recognition of Teacher of
the Year for Rockingham County Public Schools. She was an active
member of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, Daughters of
the American Revolution, Valley Saddle Club, VA YMCA, and MGA Tri-Hi-Y.
She loved tracing connections and records through her family genealogy.
She was a member of Mt. Clinton United Methodist Church.
On September 2, 1960, she married Emory Wayne Carr, who
preceded her in death on December 26, 2014.
Mrs. Carr is survived by her son, Phillip Carr, and wife Cheryl, of
Keezletown; granddaughter, Emily Lauren Carr; sister, Margaret Ritchie
Kiser; and two sisters-in-law, Nanette B. Ritchie and Patricia E. Carr.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Carr was preceded in
death by her brother, Harold Myers Ritchie.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the funeral home.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January
11, 2023, at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joel Robinette
and Dale Dodrill officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Horeb Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family by
visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. McMullen
Funeral Home