Rachel Virginia Wantz, age 80 of Emmitsburg, died Monday April 7, 2008 at Northhampton Manor in Frederick. She was born September 3, 1927 in Emmitsburg the daughter late of Charles L. Sr, and Georgina S. Ridge Wantz. She was a quarter Cherokee Indian. She was a member of Church of God in Frederick and in her early years was a member of Elias Evangelical Lutheran in Emmitsburg. She was a member of the 700 Club. She worked at St. Joseph’s College, Cambridge Rubber in Taneytown and Emmitsburg Shoe Company for 20 years. She also worked for Fairfield Shoe, Arendtsville Shoe, Gettysburg Shoe and Goodwill in Thurmont. She was a caregiver for Social Services in Frederick and volunteered at Cook Mountain Manor Treatment Center in Emmitsburg. She was a member of the Emmitsburg American Legion Post #121.
She loved horses, animals and Maryland crabs. She was a conservationist and enjoyed walks in the mountains.
She is survived her son and daughter-in-law, John R. and Pam M. Eckenrode of St. Cloud, Florida; granddaughter, Amanda Hess Yates and husband Jeffrey of St. Cloud, Fla.
She was predeceased by brothers Charles Wantz, Jr. and Wilbur Ridge.
A funeral service will be held Friday 11:00 am at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg with Pastor Ken Reid officiating. Interment will be in Elias Lutheran Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.
If desired contributions may be made to Humane Society of Frederick County, 5712-D Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704.
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She loved horses, animals and Maryland crabs. She was a conservationist and enjoyed walks in the mountains.
She is survived her son and daughter-in-law, John R. and Pam M. Eckenrode of St. Cloud, Florida; granddaughter, Amanda Hess Yates and husband Jeffrey of St. Cloud, Fla.
She was predeceased by brothers Charles Wantz, Jr. and Wilbur Ridge.
A funeral service will be held Friday 11:00 am at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg with Pastor Ken Reid officiating. Interment will be in Elias Lutheran Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.
If desired contributions may be made to Humane Society of Frederick County, 5712-D Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704.