Ellen Mae Ritchie Garber, 88, of Broadway died March 17, 2023 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center.

She was born January 30, 1935 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late Guy Leslie and Amelia Fisher Ritchie.

Ellen lived her entire life in the Broadway, Timberville area. She graduated from the last class at the Broadway High School on M ain S treet in 1952 .  S he continued classes at Blue Ridge Community College while employed at the First National Bank of Broadway which she worked 47 years. Following retir ement, she worked at the Village Library in Broadway for 20 years. Sh e volunteered as a Cub Scout Den Mother, with the local school PTA, Chamber of Commerce and Meals on Wheels .  Recently, she enjoyed volunteering at the Plains Museum and Village Library. Ellen loved family time, traveling, cross word puzzles, gardening and enjoy ed her walks at the local town park.

On March 19, 1955 she married Warren "Tack" Garber who preceded her in death on February 14, 2014.

Surviving are son, Vic Garber and wife Tammy of Crozet, VA; granddaughter, Anna Wysocki and husband Mark , great granddaughter Hallie; granddaughter Madeleine Garber and fiancé Luke Donegan; s on, Van Garber and wife Siobhan of Liverpool, England; granddaughters, Savannah and Molly Garber; grandson, Liam Garber ; n ieces, Gina Sager , Kim Bell and husband Fred; great nieces, Sidney and McKenzie Bell; nephew, Brant Halterman and wife Laura; great nephew, Gavin Halterman and numerous beloved Garber nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters(twins); Jean Ritchie Sager and Jane Ritchie Halterman.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 2 4 th beginning 6:30pm at the Plains District Community Center (McCauley Avenue) in Timberville.

In lieu of flowers , memorial contributions may be made to the Plains District Museum and Village Library .