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

A funeral service will be held for Barbara at 12 P.M. on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia with Officiant Tancy Seal officiating. The family invites guests to visit at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Following the service, the burial will take place at Panorama Memorial Gardens. Following the graveside, family will be gathering for celebration of life at Bethal 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 most enjoyed cooking for her beloved family, and spending precious time visiting with them.

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

Honorary Pallbearers are, Tanner Steed, Employees of Dave’s Diversified Services 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