Dorothy Janet Bramble

PENN LAIRD, Va. - Dorothy Janet Bramble, 78, died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008.

She was born in Wilmington, Del., on Dec. 9, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Malcom C. and Dorothy Bell Hastings.

Mrs. Bramble graduated from Chester High School in Chester, Pa., and received her registered nursing training at Delaware Hospital. In 1978, she moved to Harrisonburg. She retired from Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, after 10 years of service, and then worked for Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services, for five years.

She was a member of the McGaheysville United Methodist Church.

On Sept. 1, 1951, she married, Francis "Hap" Bramble, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Deborah L. Smith of Singers Glen; a son, Robert C. Bramble of Hurlock and three grandchildren.

Mrs. Bramble will be cremated at the Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

A memorial service will be held 4 p.m., Sunday, at the McGaheysville United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Lagerveld officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, 1700 Reservoir St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or the McGaheysville Fire Department, 80 Stover Drive, McGaheysville, VA 22840.

Online condolences may be sent to the Bramble family at www.mem.com.