Dorotha McDaniel Eller

February 16, 1959 - April 2, 2020

Dorotha McDaniel Eller, 61, of Konnarock, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 in the Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. She was born in Marion, VA on February 16, 1959, a daughter of the late Lewis Andrew McDaniel and Doris Ann McDaniel (Farmer). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Marty Johnson. Dorotha was a lifelong resident of Konnarock, VA. She dedicated her life to cooking and raising her three sons. She also loved animals dearly, raising many different pets and animals through the years. Dorotha is survived by her husband, Barry Eller; three sons, Lonnie Thomas Shumate of Chilhowie, VA, Stephen Lee Shumate of Chilhowie, VA, and Lewis Carlo Shumate of Konnarock, VA; brother, John McDaniel; two grandsons, Eric Shumate and Kevin Shumate; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, April 6, 2020 in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to your local animal shelter. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Eller and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#(276) 475-3631.