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Barbara Wills Obituary
Clinton - Barbara Thomas Wills, 89, died May 5, 2020 in Jackson MS after a brief battle with COVID-19 and an extended challenge with Alzheimer's. Due to precautions with the virus, there will be no visitation and her funeral will be restricted to immediate family only on May 8th at Lakewood Funeral Home with interment at Lakewood Memorial Park, Jackson, MS. The family regrets these restrictions on all those who were touched by the relationships they had with Barbara over many years. Please remember her during this time and stay safe.
Mrs. Wills was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs William Renn (Lois) Thomas, her sister Mary Lois, her husband of 51 years Robert Judson Wills, and her son David Thomas Wills. She is survived by her son, Robert Judson (Barbara) Wills Jr.: Arley, AL: daughter in law Kathy (Mike) McCollough, Clinton: grandsons Andrew Judson Wills and Stephen Michael Wills; and 9 nieces and nephews.
The family appreciates the many expressions of support from family, friends, church members, and many of Mom's former students. We would also thank Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton, especially the staff of the Memory Care Unit, who provided such excellent care for Barbara during her last 4 years. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Clinton or the Mississippi Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
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Jena McNeece, Clinton, MS
September 20, 2022
Mrs. Barbara was a significant influencer in my life in the years I spent under her instruction at Mt. Salus Christian School. I wrote and thanked her several years ago for this and she graciously responded. Her love for the Lord saturated not only her sweet spirit, but her words and service through teaching. What a treasure she was!
Karen Clark
May 7, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss but I know Barbara is very joyful in her new home.
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