Barbara Ellen Barger Wenger

Barbara Ellen (Barger) Wenger, 81, of Dayton, VA and Sun City Center, Florida passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.

She was born on January 8, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Willie G. and Evelyn G. (Raines) Barger.

Barbara had worked at Aetna Insurance prior to her retirement. She enjoyed traveling, reading, antiques and auctions. Barbara loved her pets

Barbara was united in marriage to John "Fred" Wenger for 59 years.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her sisters, Janet M. Minnick and husband Carlton, Betty L. Bailey, Audrey J. Hayghe, and Linda S. Pence and husband Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brother, Lewis E. Barger, and brother-in-law,

Donald Bailey.

A graveside service celebrating Barbara's life will be held on August 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Briery Branch Church of the Brethren Cemetery with Pastor Billy Curry officiating.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clover Hill Fire and Rescue, 2100 Clover Hill Rd., Dayton, VA 22821 or Rockingham/Harrisonburg SPCA, PO Box 413, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater, Virginia.