Elene M. Rivers

Elene M. Rivers, 82, of King George, Va., died Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at Mary Washington Hospital. She was the widow of Eugene P. Rivers Sr., to whom she was married for over 53 years. 

Born in Madera, Calif., to Joseph and Ellen Mashburn, she received her A.A. from Stephens College (Columbia, Mo.) and her B.A. from Pacific Lutheran (Tacoma, Wash.). After she taught school the first few years of marriage, she dispatched for the Atlanta Gas Light Company for over 30 years, starting in Griffin. She worked another 10 years at Gilmer High School in Ellijay.

Because of the death of her husband and the onset of health issues, she came to live with her son in King George, Va. 

Throughout her lifetime, she served continually as a church organist wherever she lived. 

She is survived by children, Eugene P. Rivers Jr. (Gina Rivers) and Sally L. Rivers (Chris Fetters); sisters, Jolene Marshall (her twin) and Carolyn Woods; grandchildren, Grace Tungnung (Gouthang), Faith Rivers, Noah Rivers, Hope Rivers, Joy Rivers, Glory Rivers, Isaiah Rivers and Daniel Rivers; and great-grandchildren, Paulian, Sianbel and Zemhoi Tungnung. 

Her homegoing service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at New City Fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Open Hand of Fredericksburg, 200 Prince Edward Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Condolences can be made at www.storkefuneralhome.com.  

She will be remembered for her positivity, her kindness and her intelligence. Her spiritual gift of encouragement was greatly appreciated by her family, friends and church.