Barbara A. Rakes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara A. Rakes of Blacksburg, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 30, 2025 at the age of 63. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Barbara leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hobart Rakes and Margaret Rakes; her sisters, Cora and Nora Rakes; and her brother-in-law Ervin Craigett.
She is survived by: her children, Christopher Jones, Robyn Sulloway and Alexander Roberts, Jr.; and her siblings, Hobart, Edna Rakes, Dora Hooper, James and Kaye Rakes.
