Allison Messerley Obituary
The family of Allison Messerley of Harrisonburg, Virginia announces her passing on October 13, 2026. Allison, born on December 20, 1926, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Diehl and Susan Puffenbarger Diehl; her husband Donald Eugene Messerley; her grandson Kevin Messerley; and her siblings, Violet Diehl, H. H. Diehl, Jr., Carlos Diehl, Norma Funk, Berniece Sheets, Bonnie Miller and Janice Earnhart.
She is survived by: her children, Dana Messerley (Sue) of Linville, Timothy Messerley (Gloria) of Linville, Jerry Messerley (Mary) of Penn Laird, Susan Cowger (Steven) of Rockingham and Becky Messerley (Barry Kelley) of Harrisonburg; her sister Dolores Hottinger; and her grandchildren, Ghari Messerley (Tammi), Erin Seastrom (Kenny), Jason Messerley (Beth), Brian Cowger (Kendra), Kyle Cowger (Sarah), Dylan Kelley (MacKenzie), Aidan Kelley, Ryan Messerley, Kelsey Messerley (Max) and Joshua Messerley. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren; and one step grandson.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McMullen Funeral Home (5784 Greenmount Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Greenmount Covenant Brethren Church (4881 Greenmount Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greenmount Covenant Brethren Church, 4881 Greenmount Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
