Barbara Ann Absher

Barbara Ann (Miller) Absher, 79, of Stuarts Draft passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 23, 1945 in Stuarts Draft, she was a daughter of the late William “Jim” Miller and Jessie Leona (Byram) Miller. Barbara was a lady of deep faith. Those who knew her will remember her for her nurturing ways, especially as she served as a caregiver for many through the years providing love and support in their homes. She was a member of the Waynesboro Moose Lodge #1309. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She also loved to travel the country and read. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie and Mike Miller. Survivors include her three children, Glenda Desper and husband, Greg, of Stuarts Draft, Marlene Pultz of Verona, and Greg Absher of Stuarts Draft; son-in-law, Charlie Pultz of Crimora; grandchildren, Jamie Desper, Heather Desper, Roy Pultz, Brandie Pultz, Amanda Fridley, Jessica Barkers, and Electra Absher; great-grandchildren, Kaylie, Cheyenne, Jaelynn, Paisley, Elijah, Judah, Jeremiah, Kyle, Amora, Charlotte, and Oaklynn; siblings, William “Bill” Miller and wife, Kim, of Waynesboro, Carolyn Morris and husband, Mel, of Staunton, Patricia Barker and husband, Henry, of Fishersville, and Garry Miller of Vesuvius; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 1870 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft. Following the visitation, there will be a procession to White Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 749 Old White Hill Road, Stuarts Draft for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service with Randy Morris officiating. Active pallbearers will be Garry Miller, Henry Barker, Roy Pultz, Elijah Pultz, Charles Pultz, Dewayne Fridley, and Derek Allen. The family would like to give a special heartfelt thank you to Dr. Timothy Scialla for his professional care provided to Barbara during her illness. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Augusta Health Foundation, C/O Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Stuarts Draft. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com