Arlene W. McManaway

CHURCHVILLE – Arlene Wimer McManaway, age 100, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2026.

Born February 9, 1925 in Pocahontas County, W.Va., she was a daughter of John Richard Wimer and Arzola (Lambert) Wimer. Her family moved to Highland County when she was a small child, and then to Augusta County where she spent most of her life. She was a 1945 graduate of Churchville High School and a member of Elk Run Church of the Brethren. Throughout her life, God was her first love, and her relationship with Him was of utmost importance. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and was a dedicated caregiver to many family members and friends.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Benton McManaway; sons Walter Richard McManaway, Sr. and Paul Benton McManaway; sisters, Katie Kirtley and Myrtle Fauls; and brothers, Glandie, Gerlin, V. J. and Luther Wimer.

Surviving are three sisters, Betty Guffey of Staunton, Okie Campbell of Mt. Crawford, and Brenda Hamilton of Swoope; a brother, Curtis Wimer of Churchville; grandchildren., Eric McManaway, Will McManaway, Brandon McManaway, Trevor McManaway, Ronda Bottenfield, Rick McManaway Jr., Keeley Bedford, Noel McManaway; great-grandchildren Skyler Webb, Corey McManaway, Devon McManaway, Danielle Napier, James Coiner, Arkadia Bottenfield, Jordan McManaway, Tyler McManaway, Aiden McManaway, Daniel McManaway; great-great-grandchildren Owen Webb, Rowen, Renley and Romy McManaway, Bentley Napier, Bryce Napier and Beckett McManaway; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 31 in Elk Run Church of the Brethren, officiated by Pastor Jonathan Farmer. Burial will take place in Green Hill Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends, prior to the service, beginning at 1:30.

Memorials may be directed to Elk Run Church of the Brethren, 1599 Scenic Hwy., Churchville, VA 24421.

The family is grateful for the compassionate support given by the staff of Legacy Hospice.

Bear Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at bearfuneralhome.com.

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