Barbara Lou Santmyers (1947 – 2023)

Barbara Lou Santmyers, 76, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Heritage Hall.

Barbara Lou Santmyers

A funeral service will be held for Barbara at 12:00 pm on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia, with Pastor Tancy Seal officiating. The family invites guests to visit the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Following the service, the burial will take place at Panorama Memorial Gardens. Following the graveside, the family will be gathering for a celebration of life at Bethel Community Center.

Barbara was born on March 23, 1947, in Front Royal, Virginia, to the late Harry and Mary Day. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Alvin Day, John Day, Roy Day, Charlie Day, Bernard Day, and Ralph Day.

Surviving Barbara is her loving husband of 53 years, Donald W. Santmyers Sr.; her sons, David W. Santmyers and Donald W. Santmyers Jr.; her brother, Clifton “Bud” Day; her sister, Peggy Broome; her grandchildren, Dustin W. Santmyers, Allison N. Santmyers, Kelsey Santmyers, Sarah K. Rutherford, Wesley J. Rutherford, and David’s dog, Charlie Wayne; her great-grandchildren, Cole E. Santmyers and Conway W. Stonebreaker; her numerous nieces and nephews; and her precious dog that never left her side, Peanut.

Barbara enjoyed cooking for her beloved family and spending precious time visiting them.

Pallbearers will be Dustin Santmyers, Wesley Rutherford, Joshua Gordon, Alberto Flores, Terry Ray Santmyers and Mark Allen Santmyers.

Honorary Pallbearers are Tanner Steed, Dave’s Diversified Services employees, and Matt Malloy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 221 N. Commerce Ave. Front Royal, Virginia, or to John Wesley United Methodist Church at 14 Church St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630