Evelyn K. Mumaw

Evelyn K. Mumaw, 83, Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Crestwood of VMRC where she had lived for the past few months. Mrs. Mumaw was born Nov. 28, 1919, in Royersford, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Irvin J. and Cora Shank King. She received a bachelor s degree in religious education from Eastern Mennonite College in 1951 and a master s in education from Madison College in 1961. She served as the Dean of Women at Eastern Mennonite College, now Eastern Mennonite University, until 1968. She served as president and vice president of the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community Auxiliary for four years and was a member of the board of directors at Pleasant View Homes for 10 years. For nine years, she served as a book reviewer. She was a writer and authored several books, including "Woman Alone," "More Like Jesus," "A Journey Through Grief," and "The Merging." She also wrote numerous articles for church papers and historical magazines. She was a member of the Shenandoah Valley Mennonite Historians and was an active member of the Dayton Mennonite Church, where she served on various committees. In June 1965, she married John R. Mumaw, who preceded her in death on June 20, 1993. Surviving are four stepdaughters, Grace Mumaw of Harrisonburg, Catherine Mumaw of Corvallis, Ore., Lois Martin of Lancaster, Pa., and Miriam Mumaw of Arlington; a brother, Aaron King of Harrisonburg; three sisters, Cora King of Harrisonburg, Laura Ramer of Myerstown, Pa., and Almeda Stoltfus of Paraguay; six stepgrandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Pastor Daryl Driver will conduct the graveside service 11 a.m. Monday in the Lindale Mennonite Church Cemetery. Pastors James Rhodes, Nate Yoder and Bill Green will conduct a memorial service 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Dayton Mennonite Church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Inc. John R. Mumaw Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 426, Broadway, Va., 22815.

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