Barbara Osborne

XENIA — Barbara L. Osborne (Barbie), 68, of Xenia, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 24, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of James E. and Juanita Shockey Harris. She is survived by her husband, John L. Osborne, whom she married June 18, 1965; her mother Juanita Harris, Goes Station; a daughter, Heather L. (Brett) Caplinger, Xenia; two sisters, Melva (Michael) Knemeyer, Yellow Springs, and Helen (Jerry) Voiles, Waynesville; a brother, James E. Harris, II, Goes Station; several nieces and nephews, many close friends, and a beloved Grandpuppy, Ozzy. She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Harris, on August 27, 1994, and by a son, John Christian Osborne. Barbara was a former office manager for Dr. Howard Carl and Dr. Edward Thomas at the Ohio Eyecare Institute. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept 7, 2014 at Waynesville United Methodist Church, 297 North Street, Waynesville 45068. Rev. Ken Martin will officiate the service at 2:00 pm. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420, in her memory. Condolences may be made to the family at www.NeeldFuneralHome.com.