Gertrude Faye (Nelson) Metz, 92, of Fredericksburg, VA. passed away peacefully on Mar. 18, 2023 with family at her bedside. She was born on April 6, 1930 in Jay County Indiana to Russell and Nellie (Bricker) Nelson. Gertrude graduated from Portland High School, completed secretarial courses after graduation and worked as an administrative assistant for several years. She married Peter Metz of Jay County, Indiana on June 2, 1956.

Gertrude was a member of Asbury Methodist Church in Portland, IN. and Spotswood Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA. and has remained a faithful servant of Christ for her lifetime. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Gertrude enjoyed volunteering at her church, gardening, square dancing, camping and hosting family and friends. She was happiest when surrounded by loved ones and had a gift for making all feel welcomed in her home.

Gertrude will be dearly missed by her loving children Melanie and (Ernest) Swauger of Fredericksburg, VA and Tamara and (Brandon) Ringwald of Highland Heights, KY, her nine grandchildren, Peter (Sara), Liz (Jason), Abigail (Peter), Nathan, Charlie, Joe, five great grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Gertrude was preceded in death by her beloved husband Peter Metz, and siblings George, Paul, Mary Edna, and Bettie.

John 11:25-26. Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.

The family would like to thank Mary Washington Hospice Care, Visiting Angels, Spotswood Baptist Church and the numerous friends who reached out, provided meals, and loved Gertrude and her family so well.

Graveside services will be Friday June 2, 2023 at 12:00 Noon in the Little Salamonia Cemetery in Portland, Indiana.