Carol Joyce Bales

CAROL H. BALES RAPHINE, VA Carol Joyce (Hart) Bales, 72, wife of Ronald G. Bales of 104 Mt. Joy Lane, died Sunday, August 12, 2012, at her residence. She was born December 9, 1939, in Marion, a daughter of the late Ambrose Glenn and Ruby (Hubble) Hart. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Bales was employed by Geico Insurance. In addition to her husband, family members include three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Glenn and Donna Golladay of Middlebrook, R. Mark and Kathy Bales of Staunton, and Jonathan M. and Tonya Bales of Raphine; a daughter and son-in-law, Col. Elizabeth C. MD and Jeff Spooner of Gatesville, TX; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Glenna and James Cleveland of Nellysford and Helen and Robert Wise of New Hope; and thirteen grandchildren, Luke, Tyler, Matthew, Brandon, Austin, Nicole, Noah, Ryan, David, Rori, Ashlynn, Naomi, and Nevaeh. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Trinity, Skyler, and Katelynn. A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Ray Eppard. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939.