Barbara Madeline Wiley

1931. She passed away at home on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the age of 92.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband (Virgil Wiley), brother (Joe

Torrano), sister-in-law (Mildred Torrano), brother-in-law (Roy Wiley),

sister-in-law (Anna Morris), and several beloved pets.

Barbara grew up in Tranquillity, graduating from Tranquillity High School in

1948. While working as a secretary for Rathmann Oil, she met Virgil Wiley,

who would go on to become the love of her life. They were inseparable

everyday of their 66 years together with the exception of 2 days. She and

Virgil joined a partnership with her brother Joe and sister-in-law Mildred

calling it, "Green Valley Farms" located in Tranquillity. Barbara was

extremely quick and sharp with numbers and expert bookkeeper, so she

utilized those gifts to meticulously manage the business side of the farm.

Like her business skills, Barbara ensured her nails were also perfectly

manicured, hair done up, and a tidy home throughout her life.

Together Barbara and Virgil loved going to auto races, taking the occasional

bus trips with close friends to cheer on the Fresno State Bulldogs in

basketball, and traveling to their favorite casinos for gambling adventures

(especially Laughlin). Barbara and Virgil also enjoyed a special trip to

Thailand to visit Virgil's nephew.

After retiring from farming, they sold their home in Tranquillity and moved

to their second home in Oakhurst. They enjoyed their retirement and made

many new friends in the mountain community.

Barbara is survived by her niece (Carol Gilio), nephews (Greg and Alan

Torrano), and a few grandnieces and grandnephews.

Special thank you to Mary Thompson, Tony Chavarria, Raine Rhodes, Neil

Hayward, Dayna Petrille, Sheila Lightfoot, Rose DeLosSantos and all the wonderful caregivers who assisted Barbara on her final journey.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.

A visitation for Barbara will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720 followed by a Funeral Chapel Service at 11:30 AM

A committal service will place immediately after the funeral chapel service at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, 264 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Wiley family.