Ann Elizabeth Messick, 97, of Strasburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Heritage Hall in Front Royal, Virginia surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 2 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Messick was born on January 27, 1926 in Front Royal, Virginia to the late Shelby and Etta Palmer Presley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Messick and two sons, Shelby Ray Messick and John William Messick. She was a member of Buckton Presbyterian Church and really loved her church family. She was also a member and past president of both the American Legion Post 53 Auxiliary and VFW post 1860 Auxiliary.
Survivors include her very devoted daughter, Barbara Sue Ralls (Eddy) of Strasburg and her grandson, Christopher Allen Miller (Kristy) of Strasburg.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Buckton Presbyterian Church, 2315 Strasburg Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630.

So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Susie. The world was a better place because of her.
Deepest sympathy to the family.John and Ann were very special couple.I was so blessed to meet them while taking care of my Aunt and Uncle. Roy and Retha Himelright. Ann send me a Christmas card and letters for a long time.. Prayers for the family.. A friend Libby Keeler
She was a very special lady. I loved hearing her wonderful stories about her life and family. She will be missed so very much, by all her Buckton church family.