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Barbara Bilbrey Obituary

BILBREY Barbara J. Bilbrey, age 56, passed away suddenly on January 9, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Barbara was a devoted nurse for over 30 years of service. She dedicated her life to helping care for others. This was shown with her compassionate work at the Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center. She will be greatly missed by her entire family. She is survived by her loving mother, Norma Bilbrey; siblings, Wanda (Robert) Teague, Danny (Pamela) Bilbrey, Cheryl Brooks, Janet Snouffer and Brenda Bilbrey; nieces and nephews, Ben, Eme, Zach, Nicole, Kelly, Shane, Jeremy, Katie, Ashley, Hal and Kris. She is preceded in death by her father Curtis Bilbrey. Family will receive friends Friday 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, where the Funeral Service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center, 700 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43214 in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or send a condolence to Barbara's family. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jan. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Debbie Hulvey

January 16, 2008

Dear Norma and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Earl Joe

January 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Earl and Rhonda Joe
(Earl works with Cheryl )

Debra Mullen

January 11, 2008

My Friend Barb....whenever the "girls" get out our journaling books, you will always be a part of. We write from the books you gave us, and all the stickers that we put on the different pages. I'm so sorry you left us so early..you will remain in my heart. Thank you for your kindness and love for all people....Hugs, Debbie

Marie Calloway

January 11, 2008

I will miss you

Nykol King

January 11, 2008

I work with Cheryl and I am so sorry for the loss of Barb. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bobby LaGuardia

January 10, 2008

Will miss you. Thank you for your help and being a friend. My prayers for the Bilbrey family. Love Bobby LaGuardia, Kendra and DeWaine Ayotte

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