Lorretta Ann Showalter

Lorretta Ann Showalter, 66, of Mount Solon, entered her eternal rest on October 23, 2026. She was born November 14, 1959 in Williamsport, PA, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Peggy Bower Ulmer.

Lorretta was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Timothy Ulmer and Paul Ulmer.

Surviving are her husband of 41 years, James Witmer Showalter, and their children: Sarah (Matthew) Knicely, Joseph (Laura) Showalter, Joanna (Jason) Martin, Nathan (Amanda) Showalter, Aaron (Laurel) Showalter, Amos (Julie) Showalter, Rachel (Michael) Wenger, Steven Showalter; and 19 grandchildren. She is also survived by nine brothers and three sisters: Charles (Bonnie) Ulmer, Jr., Steven (Norma) Ulmer, Judith (Tim) Renno, Dennis (Lhet) Ulmer, Alan (Robin) Ulmer, Craig (Karen) Ulmer, James (Molly) Ulmer, Mathew Ulmer, Shawn Ulmer, Norma (Jim) Davis, Jeffrey (Edna) Ulmer, and Ruth Ulmer.

The family will receive visitors at her home, 85 Curry Road, Mount Solon, VA 22843, on Saturday, October 24, 5–8 p.m. and Sunday, October 25, from 1:30–4 and 6–8 p.m.

A graveside service and burial will be held on Monday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. at Moscow Covenant Brethren Church, 866 Nash Road, Mount Solon, VA 22843, followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., at Dayton Mennonite Church, 4887 John Wayland Hwy., Dayton, VA 22821.  

There will be no services at the funeral home.