Melissa Dawn “Missy” Eskridge, 53, of Linden, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick.
Missy was born May 11, 1969, in Front Royal, Virginia, daughter of Brenda Garber Ratlief of Winchester and Howard D. Robinson of Canada. She will be greatly missed by her family and numerous friends.
Surviving is her mother, Brenda Garber Ratlief, and husband Gary of Winchester; father, Howard D. Robinson, Sr. and wife Joyce of Canada; her loving husband of 22 years, Neil Thomas Eskridge; two sons, David Douglas Beaty and fiancée Katie Mae Jenkins of Front Royal and Joseph Elwood Beaty, Jr. of Front Royal; three daughters, Rebecca Marie Beaty of Front Royal, Amanda Lea Kindall of Front Royal and LeAnn Harmon Eskridge of Front Royal; three brothers, Laney Randolph “Randy” Runion and wife Jennifer Nichole Runion of Stanley, Timothy Wayne Runion of Luray and Joseph Brian Runion of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one sister Betsy Ann Taylor and husband Josh Taylor of Winchester; five grandchildren whom she adored, Brenda Noel Dawn Perry, Brantley James Kindall, Arabella Frances Nicole Beaty, Xavier Davonne Roy and Sophia Lynn Jenkins; two nieces, Hannah and Leah; five nephews, Joshua, Isaiah, Noah, Tristan and Josiah; and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Missy was preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Lynn Eskridge, brother, Howard Douglas “Robbie” Robinson, sister, Angela Ross Robinson; special grandparents, Frank and Betsy Garber; and special aunt and uncle Earl and Janet King.
Pallbearers will be family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or you can make a donation in Missy’s memory to the Warren County Humane Society, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
So very sorry to hear about Missy. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hello Neil and Family and friends,
We heard about Missy’s passing and just want to say we are sorry for your loss and feel your pain . It’s never easy and we want you to know if you need anything , please give us a call .
Love and prayers,
Lee-n-Sara …. down on Dragons Road
Neil and family ,Sorry for your loss. You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.If you need anything Im here on the mountain near by.Sending love and hugs.
So also, you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. John 16:22
Our hearts our heavy for you Neil. You both are dear to us. Miles kept us from getting together but never kept us from being connected.
Neil and Amanda,
I am thinking of you both. I’m so sorry to hear of Missy’s passing. My heart is with y’all.