Janice Magalis Eshelman, 87, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Warren Memorial hospital.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11 AM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with the Rev. Sherry Waddell officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Eshelman was born on August 23, 1934 in Rockingham County, Virginia to the late Joseph and Della Hensley Magalis. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Wesley “Wayne” Eshelman. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Eric Magalis. She was a member and pianist of the Bennett’s Chapel United Methodist Church, the Bennett’s Chapel Women’s Auxiliary, a member of the Helltown Hatters Red Hat Society and a member of the Valley Glasshoppers group.
Janice enjoyed quilting with her church family, collecting glassware and toothpick holders, singing in the church choir, playing the piano and most of all enjoying time with friends and family. Her faith, kindness and loving spirit was admired by all that knew her.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Eshelman and John Eshelman; brother, Don Magalis; three grandchildren, Sarah Massey, Ryan Eshelman and Mandy Eshelman and six great grandchildren, Kiersten Massey, Christian Massey, Landon Eshelman, Elijah Eshelman, Madison Ennis and Mason Einhorn.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Magalis, Kelly Magalis, Timothy Magalis, Brian Magalis, James “Jay” Crowder, and Tom Eshelman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sam Eshelman and Sam Reel.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bennett’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 839 Rivermont Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Sending our heartfelt condolences,
The Kindred Hospice Team
Beautiful beautiful lady! Will be deeply missed! Love and condolences to the family! 💕
Janice was an amazing lady, so talented, yet so
humble and kind. I am truly thankful I was able
to call her my friend.
Janice was a true gift from God.
Janice was beautiful inside and out. A loving caring lady to family, friends and community. She will be missed Her music was enjoyed for many years at Bennett’s Chapel as was she. I loved her and will miss her. Prayers and condolences to the family
Janice was a Christian inspiration in my life. Her talents were many and her love for God, family, and friends made this a better world! She will be missed!
I will miss Janice so much. She was so talented and a wonderful friend. My love and deepest sympathy to all of her family.
Being soft spoken, kind, and wise made Janice a true mentor and friend. She will be missed by so many. May God’s love and peace bring comfort to her family.
Thank you all for the kind words, love and prayers! She was an angel and is missed dearly ❤️
What a sincere, gentle, inspirational lady. I will miss her greatly! I am so grateful to her for her friendship and taking me under her wing with the Bennett’s Chapel music program. I have missed our time with her at praise team practices. Bennett’s Chapel has lost one of our angels and saints. She was truly a wonderful, lovely spirit and godly woman. My prayers are with her family.