April 29, 1937 - July 10, 2022
The Thomas family celebrates the joy-filled life of Barbara Jean Lowry Thomas who passed away July 10, 2022, in Harrisonburg, VA, at age 85.
Barbara was born in Washington DC.
Barbara met her life-long love, Bob Thomas, whom she married in October 1957.
Barbara is preceded in death by husband Kenneth G. "Bob" Thomas, grandparents Dolphus and Cartha Porter, mother Della Porter Testerman, and father Taylor Scott Lowry.
Left to cherish her memories are her sons Andy (Kathleen Mueller), Tim (Laura), and Nathan Thomas (Amanda Lin), sister Judy Mullinax Ferrell (John), and great friend and brother-in-law Jack Ryburn (of Abingdon, VA). Barbara also admired the work of 5 grandchildren -- Lucy Thomas (Dee Dee Hyde; of Seattle WA), Sophia and Cecelia Thomas (Harrisonburg, VA), and Isabel and Luke Lin (Princeton, NJ) -- along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will host a visitation Thursday, July 14, 6-7:30 PM, at the Meredith Chapel, Sunnyside Retirement Community, 3935 Sunnyside Dr, Harrisonburg. The family will gather for a graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem VA, with arrangements pending. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to one of these causes: The Clarke County Educational Foundation, PO Box 1252, Berryville VA 22611; The FISH Organization, P. O. Box 1154, Berryville VA 22611; The ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter, 30 W. Guide Dr., Ste. 150, Rockville MD, 20850.
Source Citation: Kyger Funeral Home
April 29, 1937 - July 10, 2022
The Thomas family celebrates the joy-filled life of Barbara Jean Lowry Thomas who passed away July 10, 2022, in Harrisonburg, VA, at age 85.
Barbara was born in Washington DC.
Barbara met her life-long love, Bob Thomas, whom she married in October 1957.
Barbara is preceded in death by husband Kenneth G. "Bob" Thomas, grandparents Dolphus and Cartha Porter, mother Della Porter Testerman, and father Taylor Scott Lowry.
Left to cherish her memories are her sons Andy (Kathleen Mueller), Tim (Laura), and Nathan Thomas (Amanda Lin), sister Judy Mullinax Ferrell (John), and great friend and brother-in-law Jack Ryburn (of Abingdon, VA). Barbara also admired the work of 5 grandchildren -- Lucy Thomas (Dee Dee Hyde; of Seattle WA), Sophia and Cecelia Thomas (Harrisonburg, VA), and Isabel and Luke Lin (Princeton, NJ) -- along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will host a visitation Thursday, July 14, 6-7:30 PM, at the Meredith Chapel, Sunnyside Retirement Community, 3935 Sunnyside Dr, Harrisonburg. The family will gather for a graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem VA, with arrangements pending. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to one of these causes: The Clarke County Educational Foundation, PO Box 1252, Berryville VA 22611; The FISH Organization, P. O. Box 1154, Berryville VA 22611; The ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter, 30 W. Guide Dr., Ste. 150, Rockville MD, 20850.
Source Citation: Kyger Funeral Home
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