Alice Ruby Hartbarger, 85, of Lexington, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

She was born October 9, 1922 in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late John and Eliza Hostetter.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Raymond Hartbarger; a brother, Ira Hostetter; and a sister, Ruth Hunter, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hartbarger was retired from Roses with over 23 years of service. She was a member of Kerrs Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Irma H. Ayers, Lexington; two sisters, Lucille Lotts and Lousie Huffman, both of Lexington; one grandchild, Shannon Baltz and husband, Mark; and two great-grandchildren, Regan and Riley Baltz.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Harrison Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sebby Volpe officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.