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Barbara DeFrancis Obituary

DeFrancis, Barbara
Barbara Louise DeFrancis (Hanagan) December 12, 1939-August 24, 2017. A resident of Powell, Barbara was born and raised in Urbana, Ohio. A self-made woman, Barbara moved to Columbus in 1959. She worked her way up from typing theses and dissertations for Ohio State students to retiring from The Ohio State University's Office of University Development after 23 years of service. Extremely self-sufficient, Barbara installed her own wall-to-wall carpeting, stripped and stained furniture and built-in cabinets, paid off her house, kept meticulous care of it and her yard, among other accomplishments. Barbara was an avid knitter, self-taught, who taught others and volunteered at Worthington Library's Warm Up Worthington program knitting afghans for those in need. Barbara died as she lived: on her own terms. There will be no funeral home services. Instead, Barbara has planned a celebration of life to be held at the Fawcett Center on Sunday, September 24 from 2-5. Please join us to share food, stories, and laughter. There also will be no burial. Always fascinated by forensics, Barbara has donated her body to the Body Farm at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Survived by Scooter, her constant companion for 9 years; her children Andy (Tracey), Theresa (Kathy), Tony, and Rita (Ken); 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; her sister, Peg (Louis) Halk; her cousins, Jean Murphy and Peggy McNamee; dear friends Tony and Leane DeFrancis, Terry Windler, and the Pope family, along with extended family and friends. A special thank you to Dr. McConnell and Dr. Dewani for giving Barbara 3 more years. Barbara requests that donations be made in her name to a children's charity of your choice.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2017.
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I remember many happy times when I was in Columbus -- all those years ago. Andy, Theresa, Tony, and Rita, please accept my condolences. She was proud of all of you.

Tony Nield

Friend

September 25, 2017

Our love and prayers are with you all.
Judy and John Ross and family

Judy and John Ross

September 21, 2017

Rita and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that you are in my prayers. God be with you all and may she rest in peace! Love you!

Cookie (Enedina) Miller

August 29, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

KELLEY

August 27, 2017

I am glad I met her on the London trip. My condolences to all of her family and dear friends.

Karin Rhodes

August 26, 2017

Andy, Theresa, Tony, Rita and family- what an impressive life "resume" Barbara had...I didn't know! What I do know is that she was a strong, indepedent woman who didn't take life too seriously. She definitely was a character. I always enjoyed listening to her story of the neighborhood kids sitting on the curb on Church St catching to see what was going to happen next at the DeFrancis house. May you find peace knowing she is no longer suffering.

Jonna Carney

Family

August 26, 2017

Please know that my prayers are with you Peg and Tony and for Barbara. She was a very close friend with Mary Jo so I saw a lot of her growing up.

Dave Nigh

August 26, 2017

Susie and Isis Driscoll

August 26, 2017

Andy, Theresa, Tony and Rita, I just found out late last night that your Mom had passed. I am so sorry. She was a good lady. I had no idea she did a lot of remodeling on her own. That's a great trait. I know you'll be missing her. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. See you in September. Love Connie

Connie Compton

August 26, 2017

May the God of all comfort and peace grant the family hope. Jeremiah 29:11..

J McGhee

August 25, 2017

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