Mary Alyce Eshelman

Mary Alyce Eshelman, 76, of Roanoke, Va. went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 2, 2024.

She is survived by her husband Donald E. Eshelman; son David Eshelman; daughter Bethanna Rakes (Sam); grandchildren Leah Eshelman and Jeremiah Thompson; brother Paul Merkle and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Hope Bible Church 5512 Hollins Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019 or to the Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Shoe Box PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.

A funeral was held Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Simpson Funeral Home. Paster Ben Miller officiated. I...