Jean Chrisman Rudacille, 68, of Bentonville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Winchester Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell, officiating. Interment will follow in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray.
Jean was born February 14, 1953, in Front Royal, Virginia, daughter of Anna Mae Dodson Chrisman of Bentonville and the late John Perry Chrisman. She was the owner, operator and designer of Donahoe’s Florist in Front Royal for twenty-three years.
Jean loved camping, Kayaking, down the Shenandoah River and collecting antiques of all kind. In her past time, she enjoyed going to the Front Royal Moose Lodge #829 with friends, where she was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter #1194 for many years. She was one of the board of directors for the South Warren Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
Surviving along with her mother are a brother, Ronnie Chrisman and wife Brenda of Front Royal; one nephew, Rodney Chrisman of Bentonville, whom she loved very much; fiancé, Micky Licklider of Front Royal; two step-nephews, Wayne and Greg Foster of Stanley; step niece, Melissa Pullen: and a host of cousins and numerous friends. Jean will be greatly missed by her family, friends and our community.
Pallbearers will be David Chrisman, Bryan Chrisman, Chad Chrisman, Sonny Cheeks, R.D. Mitchell and Anthony Lockhart.
Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Chrisman, Vince Miller, Craig Ritenour, Robert Hupman, Bubby Fristoe and Travis Mathews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 10 from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Western Community Services, 209 West Criser Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 or to the South Warren Volunteer Fire Department, 3330 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Bentonville, Virginia 22610.
Following the graveside service, there will be a time of food and fellowship at South Warren Volunteer Fire Department. Side dishes and desserts may be dropped off at the fire department the day of the service.
Losing Jeanne leaves a huge hole in my heart. She was such a wonderful part of our “girls group”, always laughing, even when she didn’t feel up to it. I consider it an honor to have known her since school. There’s a new star in heaven now looking down on us, there just aren’t words to say how special she was. Even when she was so sick, she would still email and ask how Mike was and say she was praying for him. That’s one of a kind. Jeanne, you’ll never be forgotten – and yes, we’ll sometimes still laugh at some of the silly things you did. Bonnie S.
Mrs . Chrisman , Ronnie ,Rodney, friends and Chrisman family , L.D. and I are so sorry to learn of Jeans passing. Such a sweet lady, will surely be missed by many. Our sympathy to all. L.D. and Linda Nolen
My heart is hurting for the loss of Jean. Sympathy is being sent to her family and friends.
Haven’t seen u in years , but the one thing that stands out about u is when u put gas on me when the bees we stinging me . My friend alway DennisFewell
We are so sad to hear of Jean’s passing. Prayers of comfort for the family.
Deepest sympathy to all of Jean’s friends and family. She was always a ray of sunshine, so upbeat, and happy. She will be miss. She fought a long hard battle, God Bless her. I enjoyed her at the family reunions, and our cousin’s lunches. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
With our deepest sympathy and prayers for God’s comfort and peace.
With our sympathy and prayers for comfort and peace.
Such a beautiful person inside and out. She would laugh at something stupid I said and we would continue on talking. My heart breaks to hear that you have left us but you will live forever in our hearts. Fly Free Jean!!
Linda York
In Deepest Sympathy , May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish
always and strengh in the companionship of those who share you loss.
We are so very sorry to lose Jean. She was a lovely person. Our deepest sympathy to her family.
Carol, Eric, Carl and Kevin Olson
So sorry to learn of the passing of Gene, she was a lovely lady and I know she will be missed thoughts and prayers to all her family and friends… May she rest in peace
If you knew her, you loved her! Simple. I’m so grateful that I knew her. Rest alittle for now Jean, before you start your next adventure. I love you!
I was shocked to hear of Jean’s passing. I had seen her about 6 months ago and as usual, she always had a smile on her face. I did not know she had gotten ill. I have known Jean since 1993 or so when we were contractors working at US Customs. She was one of the nicest people I know. She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
When I was in high school, I was lucky enough to have Lydia Fussell as my Art teacher. Through her father-in-law’s florist she got me a part-time job helping at Fussell Florist for special occasions. I was even luckier still as Jean was working at Fussell’s at the time. Jean was the kindest, sweetest person there. She took time to show me tricks of the trade and also to explain how things worked. She was also genuinely interested in learning about me. After I married, my family and I moved from Front Royal, but whenever we would come back to visit family, if I saw Jean, she was always as friendly and kind as when I first met her. She had a way of making you feel good. I am so sorry to learn of her passing so soon in her life, and that she had been so ill. Heaven has another angel. Sending my sincere sympathy to the family and God’s comfort in this time of sorrow.