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BORN
1941
DIED
2020
Barbara RICH Obituary
Barbara Gail
79 of Camden, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Born to Robert and Esther (nee Drake) Watkins on September 16, 1941, in Lebanon, Ohio.
Barbara was a paraprofessional for the Talawanda School
District for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was a true animal lover. Barbara was an avid reader, an artist and enjoyed crocheting in her free time.
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Esther Watkins, her husband, William Rich, four brothers, Donald, Larry,
Dennis and Leonard Watkins, two sons, Robert Ricker and
William J. Rich, and two grandsons, Raymond C. Rich and Ricky Alexander.
Barbara is survived by her loving children, Thomas Ricker, Carrie (Leonard) Preston, Michelle Singleton, Matthew Rich, Amanda (Kenny) Turvene, Donna Bryant, Nancy Rich and Lynn (Sharon) Rich, seventeen grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Barbara will be laid to rest privately at Somerville Cemetery, Milford Township and a celebration of her life will be
announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are
requested in Barbara's name to Safe Haven Farms in Madison, Ohio.
Mueller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rich Family. 513-398-9100.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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JUDY JUDD
November 25, 2024
We were very close cousin when growing up together. We stood up for each other when we got married.She was so nice to hang out with. Love You Barb Gail Rich
Judy Judd
November 25, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JUDY JUDD
November 25, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Judy Judd
November 25, 2021
THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN AT MY BROTHER GEORGE FUNERAL MARCH 6 2020. Missed them both.
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JUDY JUDD
November 25, 2021
LOVE YOU GAIL MY DEAR COUSIN WE WERE LIKE SISTER.
JUDY CAMP JUDD
December 3, 2020
I ALWAYS CALL HER GAIL & I GREW TOGETHER MORE LIKE SISTERS INSTEAD OF COUSIN HER FAMILY ALWAYS CAME OUT TO OUR FARM ALMOST EVERY SUNDAY FOR DINNER & TO PLAY. WE WENT SKATING & DANCING AT THE ROLLER RINK IN LEBANON EVERY WEEK . THE TWO FAMILY WOULD GO TO OLD FORT DRIVE- IN MOVIE IN LEBANON TOO. WE LOVED EACH OTHER LIKE SISTERS I WILL MISSED HER DEEPLY R.I.P. GAIL LOVE YOU
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