Nina Garrett Rudy, 91, of Wardensville, WV, died on Friday, January 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Nina was born on April 24, 1933, in Wardensville, WV, the daughter of the late Paul P. and Edna Whetzel Garrett. She was happily married 40 years to Charles E. Rudy, who preceded her in death on September 3, 1991.
Nina was a member of the Wardensville United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Society, and a charter member of the Wardensville Rescue Squad as an EMT. She enjoyed working at the Kac-Ka-Pon Restaurant for 41 years. She often said, “If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life!” She worked at the WVU Experimental Farm, the first woman in the poultry operation. Nina was an avid reader, who loved to travel both at home and abroad. She had a passion for flower gardening, their beauty enjoyed by many. Nina had a selfless nature, always placing others’ needs before her own. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family who treasured her.
Surviving is a daughter: Donna Rudy Fisher (Bill) of Moorefield, WV and their children: Beth Aliveto (Frank), Jessica Swank (Danny), Katie Faulkner (Matt); two sons: David Rudy (Theresa) of Wardensville, WV; Daniel E. Rudy (Jo Ann) of Powell, TN and their children: Lynanne Sexton (Charley), Natalie Cagle (Ronald), Emilie Robinson (Tyler); thirteen great-grandchildren: Haley, Riley, Shawn, Danica, Isabel, Mia, Molly, Clara, Caroline, Will, Paxton, Miles & Alexandra; her cat: Honey; and numerous nieces & nephews.
She is preceded in death by two brothers: Gerald & Donald Garrett; and a sister: Earleen Garrett King; a very special niece: Mia Jo Rudy; and a special friend: Ray “Red” Funkhouser.
A celebration of Nina’s life will be held at the Wardensville United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. Michael Funkhouser. A time of food and fellowship will be follow at the Wardensville War Memorial Building.
They family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10-11 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nina to the Wardensville Vol. Rescue Squad, PO Box 2, Wardensville, WV 26851 or Mount Moriah Lutheran Church, 1314 Trout Run Rd., Wardensville, WV 26851 or Wardensville United Methodist Church, 1255 North Mountain Road Wardensville, WV 26851.
