Barbara D. Braden Obituary
The passing of Barbara D. Braden (Churchville, Virginia), born in McDowell, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 17, 2024 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara D. Braden to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Rankin Huffman and Alma Virginia Huffman (Bodkin); her brother James H. Huffman; her nephew Timothy Spitzer; her niece Tina Spitzer; her siblings-in-law, Ralph M. Spitzer and Maxine Huffman; the father of her children Archie Dickey, Jr.; and her second love Eugene Braden.
She is survived by: her children, Pamela Via (Rodney) of Waynesboro, Virginia and Steven Dickey of Garner, NC; her siblings, Joy Daggy (Tom) of Mt. Solon and William "Bill" Huffman of McDowell; her grandchildren, Kayla Ramsey (Chaz), Austin Via, Addison Dickey, Reily Dickey and Lainee Dickey; her great grandchildren, Macie and Lane Ramsey; her nieces, Lisa Spitzer, Donna Spitzer and Teresa Gwin; her nephew Jeffrey Huffman; and her close friends, Dale Welcher, Darlene Thomas and Sherry Welcher.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 26th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Bear Funeral Home (14 Green Hill Ln, Churchville, VA 24421). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 27th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Salvation Army, or local fire departments.
