Date published: 6/30/2008

Barbara J. Herald

Barbara Jean Herald, 81, of Rappahannock Academy passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Mary Washington Hospital.

Barbara was born on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 1927, in Burlington, Iowa, to Bessie and Ralph Hill. Barbara studied nursing at the University of Michigan and was a compassionate caregiver to many throughout her life. A Girl Scout leader and frequent volunteer, she was an avid reader and baker, but her abiding passion in life was her family. She was a devoted mother and loving wife.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, John Herald; a brother, James Hill of Waco, Texas; a daughter, Patricia Dayton of Baltimore, Md.; a son, Michael Herald of Lakeville Minn.; and four grandchildren, John Kelly, Ella, Anthony and Tyler.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Royal.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Church Memorial Garden Fund, Box 399, Port Royal, Va. 22535.

Sign register book online at storkefuneralhome.com.

Date published: 6/30/2008