Naomi R. Showalter, 87

            Naomi R. Showalter, 87, of 1847 Silver Lake Road, Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012.

            She was born on September 8, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Amos D. and Josie Jones Rohrer.

            She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.

            On February 2, 1944 she married Mark I. Showalter preceded her in death on August 7, 2008.

            Survivors include three children, Harry J. Showalter of Harrisonburg, Richard L. Showalter of Linville, and Josie A. Showalter of Dayton; two brothers, Sam J. Rohrer of Dayton and Hubert D. Rohrer of Harrisonburg; two sisters, Lydia M. Showalter and Josie E. Wenger both of Dayton and five grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by five sisters, Eva M. Martin, Blanche E. Showalter, Ruth V. Martin, Anna C. Martin, Mary F. Showalter, two brothers, Fred H. Rohrer, Emory J. Rohrer, one still born child, and one grandchild.

            Ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

            Friends may call at her home on Tuesday between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

            McMullen Funeral Home is handling arrangements.