Mary Ellen Foley

August 23, 1948 - February 26, 2021

Mary Ellen Rinker Foley, 72, of Mt. Jackson, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ms. Foley was born August 23, 1948 in Mt. Jackson, daughter of the late James Rinker and Trilby Hawkins Rinker. She was employed with Safeway for over 30 years and was a dedicated member of Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Rinker Wakeman and brothers, Bennie Rinker, Freddie Rinker, Ronald Rinker, and Frankie Rinker. She is survived by her daughter, Lora Foley Smith and husband Greg of Suffolk, and their children, Emma, Caroline, Cameron, and Parker Smith; her son, Jamie Richard and wife Rhonda of Quicksburg and their children, Kirsten Martz, Melanie Turner, Carissa Neal and her children, Acelin and Brooks Neal. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Ann Rinker and dear friend Harriet Hiner. Ms. Foley was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 420 Neff Ave, Suite 210, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, 8771 Smith Creek Road, New Market, VA 22844. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.