Annie E. Hambleton

Annie Edna Helvey Hambleton, 93, of Winchester, Virginia, died Friday, November 26, 2010, in Winchester Medical Center.

Mrs. Hambleton was born in 1917, in Crandon, Bland County, Virginia, the daughter of the late James and Annie Helvey. She was a seamstress for many years and worked for National Fruit in the preparation department. Mrs. Hambleton was a member of Market Street United Methodist Church in Winchester. She delivered Meals on Wheels for many years.

Her husband, Ellis V. Hambleton, whom she married on September 12, 1934 in Cumberland, Maryland, preceded her in death in 1994.

Surviving is her daughter, Flo Gelzer and her husband, Ed, of Chesapeake, Virginia; son, Donald Hambleton and wife, Carole, of Winchester, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Lola Hambleton of Peyton, Colorado; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and her sister, Elizabeth Shanholtz of Winchester, Virginia.

Her son, James Hambleton; sister, Flora Trahanis and four brothers, preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Reverend Jason Duley officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1:00-2:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Market Street United Methodist Church, 131 S. Cameron Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or Macedonia United Methodist Church, 1941 Macedonia Church Road, White Post, Virginia, 22602.

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