Loretta Hensley Grunewald, 57, of Elkton, passed away Jan. 26, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

Mrs. Grunewald was born Aug. 4, 1952, in Rockingham County, and was the daughter of Orson R. Hensley of Elkton and the late Violet Hanger Hensley.

Loretta graduated from Montevideo High School. In 1974, she graduated from James Madison University and later went on to teach in Bath County and Greene County elementary schools for several years. For the past 28 years, she was secretary in the economics department at JMU. She was a member and organist of the Bear Lithia Baptist Church near Elkton.

On Sept. 17, 1988, she married George Grunewald, who survives. Besides her father and husband, she is survived by a brother, Carson Hensley of Elkton; a sister, Diana Cooper of Fulks Run; and her pet parrot, Lemon Drop.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the Bear Lithia Baptist Church near Elkton with Pastor Don Leatherman, the Rev. Frederick Schmidt and the Rev. Don Guthrie officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Friends may also call at the Grunewald home at any time.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bear Lithia Baptist Church, P.O. Box 194, Elkton, VA 22827.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.

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Loretta Grunewald George and Family: May God bless you through these sorrows you are experiencing right now. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Ben and Pat 2010-01-27 08:52:00

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out for you and the family. Bill and Joanne Shaffer 2010-01-27 09:36:36

My deepest sympathy to George and the family. Memories help to keep those who we lose close to our hearts always. Violet Sherman 2010-01-27 10:41:52

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Lisa Kiracofe (JMU) 2010-01-27 10:43:19

George and family Our deepest sympathy to you. May God comfort you as you go through these days. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Louise and Richard Monger 2010-01-27 11:10:56

Heartfelt sympathy Loretta's family -- I wish I knew some way to express fully my overshelming sympathy for you, George, and all of Loretta's familyl. I am very sorry. I shall always remember Loretta working on her computer. Frances Wilkerson Frances Wilkerson 2010-01-27 11:15:33

I'm so sorry to see that Loretta lost her fight. I was saddened, she was a very nice woman. I am sorry for your loss George and I will miss seeing her at The Thomas House.Judy Way Anonymous 2010-01-27 11:19:00

George / Diana and Family Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry that Loretta lost her courageous battle with this terrible illness. We remember her back many years at the bank and then at JMU. Many things will remind us of her especially the birds she so passionately loved. With our deepest sympathy. Randy and Teresa May and Shirl 2010-01-27 12:44:17

George / Diana and Family Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry that Loretta lost her courageous battle with this terrible illness. We remember her back many years at the bank and then at JMU. Many things will remind us of her especially the birds she so passionately loved. With our deepest sympathy. Randy & Teresa May/Shirley Cup 2010-01-27 12:47:06

To Loretta's Family I went to Montevideo High School with Loretta and hadn't seen her for many years. I was saddened to hear of her passing. May God see her family through this difficult time. Memories are precious -- keep them close to your hearts. Cathy (Warble) Newman 2010-01-27 18:34:41

George sorry about your lost.I will alway remember Loretta coming in McDonalds buying happy meals so she could have the toys for the kids.She was very kind and living woman.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Janet Conley Anonymous 2010-01-27 18:47:12

The Kaylor and Critzer family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Loretta's family. May you find assurance during this time as God fills your heart with His love and comfort. I graduated with Loretta and was in Concert Choir in High School with you Diana and Loretta. With Caring Thoughts and Prayers, Rosemary Kaylor Critzer 2010-01-27 19:08:13

We were so sorry to hear about Lorretta. She was always such a warm, thoughtful presence, not only in the Economics Department, but in our lives as well. Her infectious enthusiasm for life and frank portrayal of her couragous battle is a lasting inspiration for us. We will dearly miss her. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Barb and David Kreutzer 2010-01-28 06:02:01

Loretta's family I am so sorry for your loss. Loretta was my good friend when we both attended Madison College and worked part-time at Alliance. She was a special, caring, happy person. Sheila Fielding 2010-01-28 07:14:35

With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori Knicley 2010-01-28 08:35:38

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your priceless memories shared together in this life. Sharon Warren-White George and Family 2010-01-28 10:07:22

Dear George, I am sorry to hear of your lost of your wife, Loretta. Jackie email me yesterday and told me but I did not realize who you were married to until I read the paper. I worked with Loretta and her sister at the Genie Factory years ago. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Dottie Dottie 2010-01-28 12:07:24

Loretta's Family I had the pleasure of graduating with Loretta and always enjoyed her beautiful smile. I pray that God will fill your hearts with wonderful memories of Loretta and know that she is now singing in Heaven's Choir, what more could you ask for. Until we see our friend again. God Bless Gail Bowman (School friend) Gail Bowman 2010-01-28 12:39:30

Dear George, I am so sorry for your loss and pray God will comfort and uphold you during this difficult time. I have only known you both for a short while but you couldn't meet Loretta without instantly warming to her, and I did so admire her sweet spirit and the wonderful gift of music that she shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen Karen Peake Kogok 2010-01-28 14:10:56

To Loretta's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. Terri Rimel Suchodolski 2010-01-28 16:33:22

Please know that I am thinking and keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during your loss. Amy Bjorkgren 2010-01-29 09:44:09

DEAR GEORGE I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU bev -gary morris 2010-01-29 17:07:28

George, We are so sorry about sweet Loretta. She was always so kind to us and our children. You are in our prayers. The Purgason Family Purgason Family 2010-01-30 21:06:16

Deepest Condolences George, I was so sorry to hear of Loretta's passing. I was always happy to see you and her come in Roosters Restaurant. She was such a sweet lady and I know you will miss her terribly. Just hold her memories close to your heart and she'll always be there. May God Bless you and take the heaviness out of your heart. Sandra Breeden (Sandy) Sandra (Sandy) Breeden 2010-01-30 22:00:01

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