Barbara A. Brake Obituary
The family of Barbara A. Brake of Grafton, West Virginia announces her passing on September 3, 2026. Barbara, born on June 17, 1931, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara A. Brake to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Boyers and Mary Boyers (Allender); her sister Eloise Higgins; her former husband Norman O. Watkins; her husband George E. Brake; her son Paul R. "Rick" Watkins; her daughter-in-law Kathy Watkins; and her grandson Michael G. Watkins.
She is survived by: her children, Teresa "Terry" Coffman (Bob) of Fairmont and William K. "Bill" Watkins of Bridgeport; her grandchildren, Bradley Scott Coffman (Cheryl) of Davis, Eric Todd Coffman (Cassy Dunigan) of Georgia, Jeremy Wayne Coffman (Emilee) of Monongah, Ruthanne M. Watkins (Kristian Morrison) of Bridgeport and Gregory J. Watkins (Shelby) of Bridgeport; her great grandchildren, Brielle Dunigan, Emberlee Coffman, Zachary Coffman, Kelsey Martin (Talan), Michael G. Watkins II, Isabella Morrison, Lydia Morrison, Daphne Morrison, Christopher Morrison, Abby Morrison, Trent Watkins and Wyatt Watkins; Tammy Jo Watkins of Bridgeport.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home (950 George Washington Hwy, Grafton, WV 26354). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
