Barbara Ann Henson Catlett, age 79, of Buena Vista, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Shenandoah Valley Health and Rehab, surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born on April 6, 1945, in Buena Vista, daughter of the late Rudolph “Rudy” Daniel Henson and Eunice Coleman Henson.

She was a Parry McCluerHigh School graduate, attended business school in New York, and was a member of the St. John’sUnited MethodistChurch. Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends, especially attending events for her grandchildren. She was a proud secretary for more than 40 years and especially enjoyed eating at Todd’s Barbecue Restaurant.

Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Fred William Catlett; son, Eric Samuel Catlett; and six siblings.

Surviving are son Chris Catlett of Amherst; one daughter, Marcie Carte (Cory) of Buena Vista; and six grandchildren, Hunter and Lily Catlett, Cassie and Maddie Carte, and Landon and Jorja Catlett. She is also survived by daughter-in-law, Jennifer Catlett of Buena Vista; a brother, Robert “Apple” Henson; and four sisters, Edith Puryear, Bonnie Clements, Betty Jarvis, and Mary Jane Sirucek; special friends Jerry and Mary Austin and many other friends.

Barbara’s family and many friends will remember her with love and admiration. She will surely be missed but her sweet smile and kind, gentle legacy lives on in all the lives she touched throughout her life. She was a wonderful wife, Mama, Grammy, sister and friend.

The family will receive friends at St. John’sUnited MethodistChurch in Buena Vista on Thursday, March 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. at the church under the leadership of Pastor Sung Hu Lim, Pastor Adam Williams and Brother Dorsey Hostetter.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.