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Barbara Puterbaugh Obituary
PIQUA ― Barbara A. Puterbaugh, 89, of Piqua, OH, went home to be with the Lord at 5:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Heartland of Piqua Nursing Home. She was born in Troy, OH, on July 7, 1927, to the late Harry and Nellie (Spellman-Powell) Meek. She married Vernon Puterbaugh on Sept. 6, 1980, in Troy, OH. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1996.
Barbara is survived by one stepson: Charles Puterbaugh, Piqua, OH; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Irvin and Sharon Meek, Pontiac, MI, Kenneth and Tammy Meek, Kent, OH, and Donald and Mildred Meek, Troy, OH; and a sister: Clarabelle Tobias, Miamisburg, OH.
She was preceded in death by one stepson: James Puterbaugh; three sisters: Mary Broughton, Grace McGuire, Martha McGuire; and one brother: James Meek.
Barbara attended Troy City School, Troy, OH. She was a member of Snyder Road Church of God, Piqua, OH. Barbara taught Sunday school at the church. She was known as "Flower Lady of Garbry Road."
A celebration of Barbara's life will be held Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Snyder Road Church of God, Piqua, with the Rev. Richard Keeran officiating. Friends may call Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington, OH.
Arrangements are being handled by Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to Snyder Road Church of God, 636 Snyder Road, Piqua, OH 45356.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.
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Linda Vernon
September 19, 2016
I went to see my aunt, and Barb and her were both gone. I was just in there a few weeks ago and gave them both a coloring book and pencils. I was just going to see how many pages they had colored. I was told Barb left on Wed. and my aunt Thelma left on Fri. I was shocked. Barb was always working on a puzzle. They will both be missed a lot.
Robin Rice
September 17, 2016
Wow, where do I start? Barbie was my dear sisters not Christ, adopted mom, I met her years ago in church about 1978. Her love and beautiful testimonies of Gods amazing grace and work through her blessed my heart and life. She laughed, with me and sometimes at me... She loved unconditionally even those not so easy to love. She once told a man if God would have wanted you to smoke, He would have put a chimney in your head. She also told many people that were upset at others a soft answer turns away wrath. And, it worked! I praise God for blessing my world with her sweet and beautiful life. Though she didn't bare a child of her own I loved her like a mom. Rest in peace sweet lady, never forget I love you and will see you again some day. I picture you in the garden running throw the flowers with birds and butterflies all around. Thank you Lord for "Barbie"
Nellie Eby
September 16, 2016
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