In Memory

Elaine Funkhouser (Layman) - Class Of 1959

Elaine F. Layman, 81, of Winchester, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at The Willows at Meadow Branch.

Elaine was born on August 24, 1941, in Winchester, a daughter of the late Blair Allen and Elizabeth Combs Funkhouser. She married the love of her life, William A. "Tony" Layman, on April 3, 1959. Before retirement, she worked in the admissions at UVA Medical Center. She lived her life serving others and giving back to her community. She was the Homemaker of the year while in High School and was the Employee of the Month while working at Northwestern Community Services. She was an avid reader and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She also received voice lessons at West Point and Vinton. She crocheted prayer shawls for those in need, and was known for her skills in the kitchen and her sense of humor.

Mrs. Layman is survived by her husband of over 60 years, William A. "Tony" Layman; daughters, Tracey Hammett (Stephen) of Dahlgren, Va., Julie Saunders (Ralph) of Auburn, Pa., Jennifer Morris (Ronald) of Earlysville, Va., and Suzanne Layman Miller (Todd) of Winchester; grandchildren, Kelby Klamfoth, Katie Klamfoth, Kristen Morris, Coulter Morris, Eli Miller, and Hudson Miller; one great-granddaughter, Alora; and siblings, Gary Funkhouser (Carolyn), Debra Smith (Jim), and Joe Funkhouser (Barbara). She was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Via.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 6 until 8 pm at Jones Funeral Home in Winchester. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Braddock Street United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. with Pastor Kirk Nave officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hebron Cemetery's Mausoleum Chapel.

Flowers are welcome and memorial donations can be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601.

Online condolences may be left at www.jonesfuneralhomes.com.