BARBARA R WOMACK

1938 - 2013

BARBARA R WOMACK obituary, 1938-2013, Springfield, VA

BARBARA R WOMACK

1938 - 2013

BORN

1938

DIED

2013

BARBARA WOMACK Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 2, 2013.
Barbara Reeves Womack
1938-2013

Barbara Reeves Womack, 74, of Springfield Virginia, died on August 2, 2013. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home after a long illness, under the care of her husband and a dedicated team of caregivers.
She was born in Washington DC on December 4, 1938 at Columbia Hospital for Women.
In 1957, she graduated from St. Cecilias Catholic High School in Washington. The following year, on March 8, 1958 she married Raymond L. Womack.
In addition to working for a Credit Bureau, she worked for Mar-Ves Studios from 1959-1974, a photography firm that specialized in group photographs for tourists visiting the Washington area. The firms work was included in a 1999 special edition of the Washington Post Magazine, "Portrait of the City".
In 1974, following the death of her Mother Marie Reeves, she carried on the family business and became President of Thrifty Tours, Inc. A group tour operator specializing in student travel to Washington DC. She continued in this position until her retirement in 2005, following a merger with ET-Educational Tours, Inc.
She served as a Board Member of The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC, from 1997-2005.
An avid interior decorator, she founded Creative Interiors, Inc. in 1991 and continued operating it until shortly before her death.
In addition to her Mother, she was pre deceased by her father Stiles Reeves, and her "sister" Louise L. Cox.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Raymond L. Womack and their son James K. Womack.
Donations suggested to:
Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA) http://pdsa.org/

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August 9, 2013

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August 7, 2013

Bruce Bitnoff posted to the memorial.

August 5, 2013

Carl & Jo Ann McNair posted to the memorial.

August 9, 2013

Ray and family, so sorry to hear about Barbara,she was a lovely neighbor, we all moved into hiddenbrooke at the same time. you have my deepest sympathy. I was told about her passing by Carol and Al.

Joan Randolph former resident of Hiddenbrooke

Bruce Bitnoff

August 7, 2013

Dear Ray and Jim:
We recently became aware of Barbara's passing and wanted to share our condolences and best wishes to both of you. Our association with you and Barbara go back a couple of decades--so the wonderful memories are varied and many! Thank you for the years of travel services and friendship!

Bruce Bitnoff and staff at USA Student Travel

Carl & Jo Ann McNair

August 5, 2013

Ray and Jimmy:

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to have known you and Barbara these past eight years. You all helped us so much during our transition into the "Senior Citizen Phase - 55 and Older" of our lives as we moved from our home of over 30 years to a smaller, more compact abode.

Thanks to Barbara's talent, ingenuity and charm, she helped Jo Ann immensely in making the key decisions on the new furniture, rugs, drapes, wallpaper and overall décor for the first "new" home we had in 48 years of marriage. And she did a wonderful job, as we grew to know her and love her over those six months of effort. Everywhere we look in our home, there is a touch of Barbara throughout, from the Couches to the China Cabinets, the kitchen to the custom closets, the dining table to the glass tiles, and not forgetting the "swimming fishes" in the den, she touched them all.

From that day we first met you as you came to assist her and you both then decided to buy the exact unit as we in an adjacent building, it reaffirmed our early decision to move to HiddenBrooke. You became our closest neighbors, we enjoyed many visits and evenings together and you were both present as we celebrated our Golden Anniversary. you were always there to assist us when needed. Thanks for sharing these happy years with us.

We never dreamed that Barbara would predecease us, but God has now chosen her to be with him, Resting in Eternal Peace in the Arms of the Almighty. And may you and Jimmy know that she was dearly beloved by our family and will be remembered always.

In Sympathy and in Sorrow,

Jo Ann and Carl McNair

August 5, 2013

Dearest Ray and Jim, Tim and I are so honored to have known Barbara as long as we did. We saw her change careers and change peoples lives as she transformed their homes. We consider ourselves lucky to have know such a beautiful, young woman, both inside and out. May her zest for life and laughter reflect in all of us until we meet again. With love, Merete and Tim Monahan

Mary Jane Sufficool

August 5, 2013

Ray and Jimmy, We're praying for you both and considering ourselves so fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know Barb. Her courage through her many health challenges was inspiring and her sense of humor a banner she carried high. We hope to see you soon. Love, Bob and Mary Jane Sufficool.

Doug & Libby Cunha

August 5, 2013

Ray and Jim

Both Libby and I feel the pain of your loss. It is difficult to even try to put into words our thoughts and emotions at this time. You both know how much the three of you meant to us and your beloved Barbara will continually be in our daily thoughts and prayers. Knowing that she is now in the loving hands of her mom and friend Louise helps in easing the pain of her loss to all of us. Libby and I know that our beloved friend will be there to greet and welcome all of us when we make our final journey.

Finally, we were all blessed to have known her and we pray that she eternally rest in peace.

Deborah Burgess

August 5, 2013

Dear Ray and Jim,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Barbara was a wonderful and kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Debbie, Duane, Valerie and Heather

Terry Bradley (Munro)

August 4, 2013

Ray & Jim -
Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.

Barbara touched so many of us in such a special way as only she could. I am thankful for every moment we shared. She has always been a treasure in my life that I cherished and would do anything for her. The loss I feel is huge to me but I know it doesn't compare to the emptiness that the two of you are going through. Know that we are here for you.. Love you both, loved her.... Brad and Terry

Brad & Terry

Brad Bradley

August 4, 2013

Dear Barb & Ray,

Terry and I are blessed to have had you both as friends...

We were always happy to be close when you wanted us to be and a little distant when you needed that too.. that's how friends are...

There isn't a time when we traveled back to VA/MD that we didn't hold you both in our thoughts...

Thanks for including us...


Brad

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