Barbara Louise Kibler Bralick

Barbara Louise Kibler Bralick, 86, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Martinsburg Health Care Center.

She was born on October 15, 1939 in Charleston, WV, to George Walter and Margaret Louise Eckerd Kibler.

Barbara graduated in 1957 from Martinsburg High School and 1958 from Strayer University. She attended Shepherd University, Valdosta University and attended University of Virginia to receive her GRI while selling real estate. She co-owned and operated a motel, clothing store, arcade and real estate company in Colonial Beach, VA. She also co-owned and operated two Bonanza franchises in Georgia, after which she was a partner in a bookkeeping and income tax firm. After moving back to Martinsburg, she was employed by accounting firms and then entered the healthcare field working in a local nursing home and assisted living facilities. She spent several years working at the Harpers Ferry Job Corps and Jackson Hewitt tax service. Barbara was active and attended Tabler Presbyterian Church. She also was an active member of the Adam Stephen Memorial Association for over 30 years, served as secretary and was very active in their annual Heritage Day as well as many other events. Barbara was also an active Member of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Martinsburg where she served as president, several district offices and served on the WV state board of directors. She volunteered with the George Washington Trail and was deeply involved in the development of the For the Kids by George Museum project in Martinsburg. Barbara could also be seen volunteering in her clown persona performing magic tricks, making balloon characters and painting faces for children. Her volunteer work gave her much joy and pleasure, and she enjoyed carrying on the historical heritage of the area that was inherited from her father. Barbara never met a stranger with her friendly personality, infectious smile and never-ending humor and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her husband Carl Bralick, stepchildren, Carl Anthony Bralick and Joyce Presley and step daughter-in-law, Julie Bralick. Her greatest love was for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Valerie Snyder and husband Dale, Vanessa Emmart and husband Robert, and Eric Leonard and wife Robin; grandchildren Daniel, Joshua, Romeo, Jordan, Jayden, Emilio, Jasmin (Nina), Jacob, Sara and Francisco (Frankie); great grandchildren Brennen, Aurora, Ezekiel and Alexis; sister Marlene Hissam and husband Jim. She also is survived by stepchildren Carmen Young, Rebecca Taylor, Andrew Bralick and wife Susan, Elizabeth James and husband David, Jean Stryker and husband Tad, Arthur Bralick, daughter in law Cheryl Bralick and son in law Jimmy Presley as well as several step grand and great grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1PM at the Brown Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in New Norborne Cemetery.

The family wish to extend their many thanks and appreciation to the staff of Martinsburg Healthcare Center and Hospice of the Panhandle for the care, compassion and love given to Barbara and her family.

Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com.