Barbara Wathen Wheatley, 75, of La Plata, MD passed away on October 23, 2015 at Sagepoint Senior Living Services. Barbara was born in Washington, DC on May 31, 1940 to the late James and Eleanor Bowling. She is also predeceased by her daughter, Theresa Wheatley.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Donna Bowling; brother, James Bowling; grandchildren, J. Ryan Bowling and William Bowling.

Barbara was employed as a Legal Secretary at Patton Boggs in Washington, DC.

The family will have a private service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Barbara Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund, in c/o College of Southern Maryland, P.O. Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646. Arrangements provided by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home.