Eleanor Somers Rexrode, 95, of Ft. Seybert went to her Heavenly home on May 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Sept. 19, 1928, at Luray, Virginia, the daughter of the late Clarence and Beulah Caroline (Sours) Somers.
Mrs. Rexrode was a 1945 graduate of Luray High School and a 1950 graduate of Rockingham School of Nursing. She had worked part-time at the Pendleton Manor for 20 years and was one of the first two home health nurses in Pendleton County. She also assisted with clinics at the Pendleton County Health Department.
She was an active member of Fairview Bethel United Methodist Church, where she had been in charge of Vacation Bible School for many years and helped teach the adult Sunday School class. She was dedicated to her church and rarely missed Bible study meetings. She loved to read, especially the Bible.
She was devoted to her family and lived an active life on the family farm where she willingly helped with various daily chores. She took pride in her gardening, and it blessed her to share the produce from her many gardens with her family and friends. She was very talented when it came to cooking and baking and was especially known for her chocolate chip cookies. Farm visitors and workers were always welcome at her table and usually headed for the famous cookie jar.
On Oct. 29, 1950, she married Marvin B. Rexrode, who preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 2008.
Mrs. Rexrode leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, Michael B. Rexrode (Tracey) and Kenton Rexrode (Angela), all of Ft. Seybert; a sister, Audrey Campbell of Luray, Virginia; a granddaughter, Tiffany Reynolds (Jordan Bradfield) of Ft. Seybert; and a great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Paige Bradfield of Ft. Seybert.
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melody Ann Rexrode (stillborn); and three sisters, Frances Tillett, Elizabeth Gochenour, and Genevieve Anderson.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Judy Vetter officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Ft. Seybert.
Memorials may be made to Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc., 539 New Creek Highway, Keyser, WV 26726, Pendleton Gideon Camp, PO Box 582, Franklin, WV 26807, or to Fairview Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Andrew Wilkins, 21371 South Fork Road, Milam, WV 26838.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
