Barbara Rice Widner's obituary , Passed away on September 8, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia

Barbara Rice Widner

July 30, 1937 - September 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Barbara Rice Widner's obituary , Passed away on September 8, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory

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Barbara Rice Widner

July 30, 1937 - September 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

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Barbara Rice Widner Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara Rice Widner of Roanoke, Virginia, whose life came to an end on September 8, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara Rice Widner or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Rice and Eunice Stanley Tibbs; her husband William "Bud" R; and her sisters, Claudette Powell and Darlene Jones.

She is survived by: her daughter Debra Saunders; her granddaughter Bobbie Wegel (Kim); her great grandchildren, Mathew Patterson, II, Corey Tetrault (Chris), Layla Overstreet, Luke Wiggins, Ira Wiggins and Ruth Wegel; her great great grandchildren, Brynn and Adiit; and her sister Katha Strouth.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory



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Sep 13

Visitation

Oakey's Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179

Sat

Sep 13

Funeral service

Oakey's Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179

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