BORN

1920

DIED

2011

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Lindsey Funeral Homes

982 Keezletown Road

Weyers Cave, Virginia

Mary Puffenbarger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2011.

Mary Louis Alexander Puffenbarger, 90, a resident of Mt. Crawford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening, February 18, 2011.

She was born on September 8, 1920 in Augusta County and was the oldest daughter of the late Luther David and Grace Pearl Cook Alexander.

Mary attended Augusta County schools where she played basketball and excelled in track. She was first employed at DuPont and Wayne Manufacturing, then as a civilian she was a first class electrician with the US Navy and was also founder with her husband of See-Mor Customs in Mt. Crawford. She was also a member of Summit Church of the Brethren.

On December 15, 1947 she married Ralph V. Puffenbarger, who preceded her in death on April 4, 1982.

She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie P. Driver and husband, Phillip of Mt. Sidney, a son David Puffenbarger and wife, Vickie of Mt. Crawford, three grandchildren, W. Jack Lewis, Maude Mary Mae and Grace Molly Jo; one sister, Marie Delano Hottinger of South Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Robert David Alexander, Cleo Catherine Holloway, Marion Harold Alexander, Emmaline Landes, and James Wallace Alexander.

The family will receive friends 7-8:00 PM on Monday, February 21, at Lindsey Funeral Homes in Weyers Cave.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 22, at Summit Church of the Brethren, with Pastors Cole Scrogham and Guy Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Summit Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund, 314 Summit Church Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyweyerscave.com.

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February 22, 2011

Tim & Rick from Valley Kawasaki

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

February 22, 2011

JOHN HINTON

WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER,AND GRANDMOTHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BE WITH EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.

February 22, 2011

jackie propst

I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts are with you

February 21, 2011

Randy Fix

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

February 21, 2011

Wayne Craun

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother ..Mary was a lovely person.we always enjoyed our visits with her.mary will be sorely missed by all.

February 21, 2011

Cheryl Bell

Dave,
Remember there is nothing like a bond with mother and her son, praise to Our Lord Jesus above, you will have that opportunity again one day to say thank you mom for all. My prayers are for you during this loss and grieving time. Remember life on this earth is suppose to be short term.

February 21, 2011

Vickie Knicely

So Sorry to hear about Mary. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 21, 2011

Oh, how I cherish the family dinners at Aunt Sis's house. Her beautiful smiling face was always so welcoming to me as a child. That's where I learned to eat dressing IN the gravy, hers was the best! I am so sorry we have to say goodbye for now....thinking of you David and Bonnie Lou.

Love, Darla Sue

February 21, 2011

Judy Price

So sorry to see her pass on. She was a great aunt and I will miss her forever.
Love to you all

February 21, 2011

Christie Showalter

David, Vickie, Jack, Grace and Maude. I am so sorry for your loss. MeeMaw was a special lady that will always have place in my heart.
Love and Blesssing
Christie Showalter

February 21, 2011

Stephanie Dove Moats

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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