Obituary

Barbara Jean White, 87, of Charleston, WV, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Home.

She was born in Gamoca, WV, on December 26, 1937, to Irene Baker Thacker and Lester Baker.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Fred; two daughters, Cheryl Beirne (Jason) and Cynthia Hutchings; four grandchildren, Allison Beirne (fiance, James Krokowski), Luke Beirne, Shawn Davis Jr. and Mia Davis; great-grandchildren, Aubriella Krokowski and Jordan Krokowski; niece, Lisa Giles (Donovan), and nephew, William “Bill” Thacker.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Ann Baker, and her brother, William Thacker (Esther).

Barbara attended Gauley Bridge High School in 1956, Berea College in 1960, and earned her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Louisville, KY, in 1967. After graduating, she was employed by the State of West Virginia (DHHR), Medicaid Division, as Director Division of Technical Assistance and Customer Services. After 45 years of service, she retired in 2007.

The family would like to express their thanks to all the staff, nurses, and doctors at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Home and Hospice for her excellent care.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home 1118 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV, with Pastor Joe Jarrett officiating. Burial will follow at Montgomery Memorial Park, London, WV.

Visitation will begin one hour prior at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara’s memory to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com .

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.