Maurine Johnson Huss

Maurine Johnson Huss, 97, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Wednesday, February 7, 2018. The funeral service will be held Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m., at the Woodstock United Methodist Church. Pastor Rob Hoskins will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock next to her husband. Mrs. Huss was born August 14, 1920, in Fayetteville, TN, daughter of the late Elisha Parks Johnson and Irene Warden Johnson. She was a member of the Woodstock United Methodist Church. She was a member of the American Red Cross helping in many disaster relief programs and helping with the blood program in Shenandoah County. Also, a member of the Woodstock American Legion Unit 199 Aux., Massanutten Salon of 8 and 40 group, and volunteered at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg. She was involved with Girl Scouts for over 58 years and helped to re-establish Girl Scouts in Woodstock in 1967. She volunteered at the Woodstock Clothes Closet, the Gray Ladies at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, and Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. She enjoyed working at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and helping to usher for the Nascar Races at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. She was an active member of the Shenandoah County Democrats and attended the inauguration of two Virginia govenors. For her service and dedication to her community, she was awarded the Clara Barton Award from the American Red Cross, the Clower Award from the Woodstock Rotary Club, Thanks Badge from the Girl Scouts, and the Community Service Award from Modern Woodmen of America. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William John Huss; son, John Huss; brother, Jack Johnson and sisters, Mildred Scott, Rachel Hart and Marjorie Fowler. Maurine is survived by her three daughters, Martha Huss Dalton of Woodstock, Barbara Ann Huss of Warrenton and Cindy Lou Huss of Woodstock; brother, Parks Johnson of Fayetteville, TN; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Dalton and Rick Dalton and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Danny Cooper, Bob Fadely, Dr. John Hoffman, Alex McCallum, John Richman, Jr., and George Shaffer. Honorary pallbearers are Reverend Bill Balance, Tony John, Bob Lowerre, and Luther Santiful. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a wonderful friend to many. She will truly be missed. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7-8 p.m. at Valley Funeral Service in Bowman’s Crossing. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Woodstock United Methodist Church, 156 S. Muhlenberg Street, Woodstock, Virginia 22664 or the Girl Scouts, 18480 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg, Virginia 22824.

Maurine Johnson Huss

August 14, 1920 - February 7, 2018