Kelly Davall

Kelly Davall, 64, of Strasburg, passed away February 14, 2024, as a result of breast cancer. Kelly was born March 18, 1959, daughter of Sarah Davall of Woodstock and Mike Davall of Florida. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Frank Rodgers of Strasburg, brother Chris Davall of Florida, and uncle, Jack Jenkinson of the Philippines. Her brother, Patrick Davall, preceded her in death. Kelly was adventurous, kind, and generous to a fault. Her wealth was in her family, friends and her ability to inspire anyone she met. Everyone who met her will long remember her infectious smile, genuine love and wise advice. Before moving to the Shenandoah Valley, Kelly helped establish the Coalition Against Hunger (CAH) in Haymarket in 1989 along with her late ex-husband, Wayne Rodgers. They especially reached out to indigent musicians, roadies, and other people who fell through the cracks of society to help meet their basic needs. Between her years at CAH and through her own personal “thrift shop” in her home, Kelly helped countless people by giving generously to the needy. Kelly graduated from the Shenandoah Valley School of Massage in Edinburg, VA, in 2005. She worked as a roving massage therapist treating employees at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock and had her own massage therapy business at Crossroads Physical Therapy in Woodstock from 2010 until 2013. She also provided massage services at her home. Kelly provided massages for the Beach Boys several times when they were in the valley and stayed at the George Washington Hotel (GW) in Winchester. This work inspired her to open her own spa at the GW which she did in 2011. Saumaj, as she named it, grew and thrived under her care and was still successful until its closing at her death. The lives that Kelly touched in her too-short life are numerous. Anyone who had the privilege of receiving a massage from her can tell you that her hands brought more than physical relief from muscle tension and stress; they brought healing. Whether a person was just in her presence or receiving care from her, she shared her sense of healing, peace, and love with them. It was a privilege for her closest friends to care for her the last few weeks of her life. Kelly was strong in her faith in Jesus Christ and met her savior bravely and with dignity and peace. She will be greatly missed. A service in her honor will be held Saturday, March 23, at the George Washington Hotel from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Pastor Dulany Washington will officiate and everyone is welcome to come and celebrate Kelly’s beautiful life.

Kelly Davall

March 18, 1959 - February 14, 2024