Barbara Locher Obituary
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She was the loving wife of the late Thomas E. Locher. They celebrated sixteen years of marriage together before his passing in 1993.
Born on May 26, 1935, in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Clay Tate and the late Della (Wilson) Tate.
Barbara was a quality control operator for Eli Lilly-Elizabeth Arden Inc. for several years. She was an amazing woman who cared about everyone. She would go above and beyond for anyone in need. Barbara was sweet and caring in nature with a strong faith. She will be deeply missed by all her friends and family.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Holdren, Mark Holdren; a daughter, Deborah Locher; a nephew, Michael Locher; and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Wyatt Tate, a stepson, Thomas Locher, and a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Locher-White.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA.
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, has been entrusted with the local arrangements.
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John Tate
August 11, 2025
Barbara, known to me as Bobbie, is my first cousin. Her dad, Edward, and my dad Irwin Tate are brothers. Prayers and condolences from Portsmouth, VA.
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Bonnie Tate
August 11, 2025
Barbara, known to me as Bobbie, is my first cousin. Her dad, Edward, and my dad Jack Tate are brothers. Prayers and condolences from Roanoke, VA.
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