Barbara Jean Estes Reyer

Barbara Jean Estes Reyer Barbara Jean Estes Reyer, 83, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was raised with her sister and two brothers on the Estes family farm near Pratts. After graduation from Madison County High School, she worked at the State Bank of Madison until her mentor and friend, Joe Fray, invited her to work in his office as Deputy Treasurer for the county. In 1949, Dustin G. "Dusty" Reyer of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, came to Madison, and within three months, he and Barbara were married. Several years later, she and Dusty built their home on several acres of her family's farm. There, they raised their three children and were partners in their printing business until Dusty's death in 1997. A lifelong member of Rochelle Christian Church, founded in 1859 by her great-grandfather, Benjamin Creel, Barbara dedicated her life to serving others. She enjoyed membership with Dusty in the Order of the Eastern Star Culpeper Chapter. She was also a member of the Colonial Dames XVII Century, House of Burgesses Chapter, where she served a term as president. She was predeceased also by her parents, Georgia Herndon and John Creel Estes; by her brothers, John C. Estes Jr. and Shirley R. Estes; and by her sister, Elinor Estes Judd. She is survived by her daughter, Edith McHenry, her husband, Henry D. McHenry Jr., and their children, Dustin and Laura of Charlottesville; son, Kevin Reyer, his wife, Amy Louise Carswell Reyer, and their children, Matthew and Mason of Roanoke; and daughter, Karla McGhee, her husband, Garry McGhee, and their son, Ben, of Madison, and their daughter, Jaime and her husband, David McMahon, of Ruckersville. Barbara is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Evaleigh Estes and Betty Estes; and brother-in-law, James L. Judd; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service for family and friends will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Rochelle Christian Church, Rochelle, Virginia, followed by a reception in the social hall. A celebration of Barbara's life is planned for later this month. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rochelle Christian Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 12, Rochelle, VA 22738; the Madison County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868, Madison, VA 22727; or Hospice of the Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701. Preddy Funeral Home of Madison, is in charge of arrangements.