Emma Frances Puffinburger, 88, of Winchester, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at her home.

Emma was born in Purgitsville, WV, on November 25, 1933, the daughter of the late Raymond and Dolly Arnold.  She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church in Clearbrook, VA.

She married the love of her life, Benjamin Puffinburger on February 3, 1953, in Winchester, Virginia.

Emma loved to spend Sunday afternoons with her family, eating a yummy meal that she had prepared.  Her family meant the world to her and she will be missed!

She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Link (dec. Willard), Brenda Wallace (Troy) and son, Gary Puffinburger (Kathy); six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Douglas R. Arnold, Melvin L. Arnold, Roger D. Arnold and one sister, Phyllis A. Riggleman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Clifton J. Arnold, Donald Arnold and one sister, Dorothy M. Mason.

The family will receive friends at Open Door Baptist Church, 333 Jeremiah Lane, Clear Brook, VA, 22624 on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM with Cory Smith officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Hayfield, VA.  Serving as pallbearers will be Mitchell Riggleman, Sr., Donnie Arnold, Jr., Richard Arnold, David Arnold, Richard Butcher and David Whitacre.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA  22601.