Anna Mae Dodson Chrisman (1933 – 2021)

Anna Mae Dodson Chrisman, 88, of Bentonville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Anna Mae Dodson Chrisman

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray.

Mrs. Chrisman was born June 14, 1933, in Page County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Clyde and Louise Dodson. She was married to the late John Perry Chrisman.

She worked for Avtex Fibers in Front Royal for 18 years and worked for Clearview Manor in Bentonville until her retirement. Mrs. Chrisman was a member of the Rileyville Baptist Church. She enjoyed doing things with her grandson, Rodney. She will be missed dearly by her family and many friends.

Surviving is her son, Ronnie W. Chrisman and wife Brenda of Front Royal; grandson, Rodney Chrisman of Bentonville, whom she raised; two step-grandsons, Wayne Foster and Greg Foster both of Stanley; one step-granddaughter, Melissa Pullen of Stanley; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Norma Jean Chrisman Rudacille; two sisters, Daisy Fincham and Dollie” Tuck” Frye; and two brothers, Jessie Lee Dodson and James “Jimmy” Dodson.

Pallbearers will be David Chrisman, Anthony Lockhart, Roger Chrisman, Richard Chrisman, Brian Chrisman, and Chad Chrisman.

Honorary pallbearers will be Vince Miller, Bubbie Fristoe, and Steve Foster
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The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 17 from 1 to 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, or to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street #405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.