Barbara Hall

Barbara Braford Hall LEXINGTON - Barbara Braford Hall, 92, passed away peacefully Dec. 23, 2010, in Kendal of Lexington, a continuing care retirement community. She was born May 9, 1918 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. She was a native of Natural Bridge, and a member of Third Presbyterian Church in Norfolk. She was the daughter of Lloyd Douglas Braford Sr. and Louise Ruff Braford. She was predeceased by her husband, Col. Rhody Beale Hall Jr. of Montross, Va.; as well as sisters, Mary Martha Lichtenberg of San Francisco; Moreland Clater of Hillsborough, N.C.; brothers, Douglas Braford, Lloyd Braford Jr., and Richard Braford, all of Natural Bridge; brother, Hugh Stark Braford of Appomattox, Va.; and brother, Robert H. Braford of Suffolk. She was survived by two daughters, Barbara Hall of Frankfurt, Ky.; and Betty Girsch and husband Jeffrey of Columbia, Md.; and her son, Rhody Beale Hall III and wife Carolyn of Norfolk; she was also survived by her sister, Beth Braford Thompson and her husband Joseph of Lexington; and brother, Edgar Braford and his wife Anne of Natural Bridge; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Barbara was a graduate of Virginia Tech. During World War II she worked for the government in the nation's capital, later moving to Norfolk with her husband Rhody where they continued to live and raise a family. Barbara was a retired special education teacher in the Norfolk school system. She was a long standing member of Third Presbyterian Church of Norfolk during which time she filled numerous positions within the church body. Barbara's life was greatly enriched by the many friendships she found there. During her lifetime, she enjoyed traveling and experiencing other cultures. She was an avid homemaker, the heart of her family, a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her caring ways and smile will be missed by the many whose life she touched. The family invites all who would like to honor Barbara to join them at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in Menokin Baptist Church in Warsaw, Va., where her service and interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her beloved Third Presbyterian Church in Norfolk.