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Barbara Westray Obituary
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WESTRAY, Barbara Jean (Milton) Age 66 of Springboro, went to be with her savior Friday evening May 26, 2006. She was born in Dayton, May 17, 1940 to Stanley and Hettie (Sorrell) Milton. Barbara graduated from West Carrollton High School Class of 1959. She was a member of West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene. Barbara loved to cook and bake her special chocolate cookies for everyone. She is preceded in death by her father Stanley Milton. Surviving is her husband of 38 years, Donald G. Westray, Sr. of Springboro, mother Hettie Milton of New Lebanon, 3 sons Larry (Michele) Puterbaugh of Miamisburg, Michael Westray of Miami Twp., Donald G. Westray, Jr., of Miamisburg, 2 daughters Joni Sumpter of Miami Twp, Kim (Bob) Key of Carlisle, brother Stanley Craig Milton of New Lebanon, 2 sisters JoAnn Moore and friend James Carter of Franklin, Linda (Joe) Isaccs of KY., 8 grandchildren Brooke (Jeramy) Charlton, Edward (Angie) Sumpter, Tori Sumpter, Becky Westray, Mandee Westray, John Michael Westray, Sam Puterbaugh, Mya Puterbaugh, 3 great-grandchildren Madelynn Charlton, Caleb Charlton, Blake Sumpter and numerous cousins from Waynesville and Lewisburg. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene, 550 So. Elm St., with Rev, Doug VanNest officiating. Visitation will be at the church Wednesday 2 hours prior to the services (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) Entombment will follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene, American Cancer Society or Hospice of Dayton. Sanner Funeral Home, West Carrollton in charge of arrangements. Barbara will be missed and loved by many.
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Steve Combs
June 26, 2006
Don, we are all lucky that we knew and loved her. You and her were both lucky that you found each other. She was a sweet and beautiful person, we will all miss her.
Melissa Edwards(Cox)
May 31, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about Barb. Mom and I were just talking about her the other day. I have fond memories of Barb, she was always so nice to me. I just found out this evening that she passed away. I would have been there today if I had known. You are in our prayers. Take care and we need to keep in touch!!
Mike and Shirley Miller
May 31, 2006
Dear Don and family,
We are so sorry to of your loss. It seems but yesterday that our children were playing together on the street in front of our homes. We know the Lord will watch over her and take care of her until you see each other again. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Rex Hunn
May 31, 2006
Don,
You have my sincere condolences. I planned to attend the services, but am unable to do so. Hope to see you at the Jefferson Reunion.
Your Friend,
Sinda Jones
May 30, 2006
Joni, I remember all the fun we had growing up together and all the nights spent at your house. Barb was always so nice to me and made sure we always ate! We've been through so much together and have remained friends through it all. I am so sorry and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Love, Sinda, Terry & kids
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