Barbara (Barb) Onnalee Rey Weagly, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023. She was born April 8, 1941 in Sandusky, OH to Ellsworth Philip Rey and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Rey. She married her college sweetheart and love, William Robert Weagly, on June 29, 1963.

Barbara was a devout Christian and an active member of the Big Canoe Chapel, in Big Canoe, GA, where she cherished being a member of the choir and volunteering for different programs. She also enjoyed reading and being a member of book club.

Barbara was born and raised in Sandusky, OH where she attended Sandusky High School and later graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Barbara's career background was in education. Before having her children, Barbara was an English teacher for the Columbus, OH school district. Once her children entered high school, Barbara worked at the Media Center at Walton High School in Marietta, Georgia, where she enjoyed interacting with students.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 60+ years, William Robert Weagly, and her two daughters, Christine (Chris) E. Barron – married to Van Barron, and Laura L. Fite –married to Whitney Fite. Barbara was a devoted and proud grandmother to her 6 grandchildren – Max Barron, Corporal Cole Barron (US Army) and Trip Barron; Morgan Fite, Dylan Fite and Lauren Fite Markle. Barbara is a sister to Mary Frances (Fran) Ripley and Georgia Elizabeth Anthony (deceased). She also has many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 1pm with a reception to follow at the Big Canoe Chapel, located at 226 Wolfscratch Circle, Big Canoe, GA 30143.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association in her memory.