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Barbara Craley Obituary
Married March 3, 1976, in Wichita, KS to Norman Spencer Craley. Has lived in Northern Virginia since 1972. Mother of Brian Scott Craley and wife, Susan; Kevin Michael Craley and wife, Psyche; and Karen Colleen Craley. Grandmother of Nicholas, Aurora, Caelan, Declan and Spencer (children of Brian); Navarre (son of Kevin); Tatiana and Justin Western (children of Psyche).
Graduated from Wichita HS South, attended the University of Kansas for 3 years, took continuing education classes for her entire life. Member of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Cameron Parish Chapter. Lifetime member of Girl Scouts of the USA. Member of Herndon United Methodist Church. Barb was an accomplished stained glass artist and genealogical researcher.
Services will be held at Herndon Unithed Methdoist Church on March 28, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to:
Herndon United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 701 Bennett St, Herndon VA 20170 or NSDAR Guardian Trust, 1776 D. Street NW, Washington DC 20006.
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