Barbara Anette Riffle, 82, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on October 1, 2026, at Marmet Center in Marmet, West Virginia.
She was born on June 19, 1944, in Webster Springs, West Virginia, to Herbert and Melinda Cutter.
Barbara was a devoted rehabilitation counselor to her patients at the Department of Rehabilitation Services, with her last placement in Milton, West Virginia. She was proud of her work and was awarded Rehabilitation Counselor of the Year for her dedication to her patients. Barbara earned her master’s degree in counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Melinda Cutter, and her dear son, Michael Riffle, who predeceased her. Barbara was proud of Michael’s accomplishments in life. She became his mother on August 29, 1980, in Webster County, and he passed away on September 11, 2026, at his home. Michael was a proud Ford Mustang owner and was devoted to his beloved cat, Biscuit. He was also a die-hard Michael Jordan fan. In his career, Michael worked for McMillion Research after obtaining his master’s degree from Marshall University.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle O’Dell, and Michelle’s husband, David, of Nettie, West Virginia. Barbara is also survived by her grandchildren, Cassidy O’Dell and Michael Briar O’Dell.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Waters Funeral Chapel in Summersville.
Burial will follow at Walker Memorial Cemetery and Gardens in Summersville, West Virginia.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Waters Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences may be sent to haferfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview, WV 25071.
A special thank-you to Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville for the use of their chapel.
