Mrs. Betty Rorrer Peal, age 78 of Stuart, Virginia passed away at her home on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born in Patrick County on January 26, 1946, to the late Harold Oakley Rorrer and Mozelle Chaney Rorrer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Rorrer Wood, and one sister-in-law, Rodaliah “Sissie” Gilley Rorrer. Betty was a lifetime member of New Hope Church of the Brethren where she sang in the choir. She was a 1965 graduate of Woolwine High School. She retired with 38 years of service from Bassett Walker V.F. She volunteered with the Girl Scouts for many years. Betty treasured her family and truly loved cooking for the family gatherings held every Sunday at the home place. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, caring sister, adoring aunt, and faithful friend.
Mrs. Peal is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, William Eldridge Peal of the home; one son, Steven Dwayne Peal of Stuart; four siblings, Sue Rorrer Carter of Fieldale, Elwood H. Rorrer (Faye) of Stuart, Larry W. Rorrer of Bassett, and Verna Rorrer Shepherd (Ernie) of Bassett; several special nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and two lifetime friends, Doris Turner of Stuart, and Carol Chaney of Stuart.
A funeral service for Mrs. Peal will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Church of the Brethren with Pastor Rick Randall officiating. Burial will follow in the Rorrer Family Cemetery on Heidelbach Road. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
