Barbara W. Groves (1936 – 2024)

Barbara W. Groves, 88, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Warren Memorial Hospital.

Barbara W. Groves

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 240 Church St, Front Royal, VA 22630, with the Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery.

Ms. Groves was born to the late James and Ada Roberts Washington on July 20, 1936, in Front Royal, Virginia.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Coolidge G. Groves; her son, Kim D. Groves; and her siblings, Lyle Roberts, Charles H. Washington Sr., Adriennie Richardson, and Geraldine Banks.

She was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. She loved dancing, Sunday and Holiday family get-togethers, and playing with her great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Raynardo “Ray” Groves (Cassandra) of Stephens City, Virginia; daughter, Fonda Groves of Front Royal; sister, Jackie Gordon; six grandchildren, Tremayn Groves (Alison), DaShawn Groves, Danielle Rapp, Jairus Parker, Chevon Parker and Aaliyah Groves; seven great-grandchildren, Madison Rapp, Nya Groves, Tristan Rapp, Zariyana Parker, Kahleil Parker, Gavin Groves and Zoe Lacascio and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.