Barbara Lynn Dickey

Barbara Lynn (Durham/Furbee) Dickey, age 72, passed away peacefully at home in Westerville, Ohio on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Barbara was born on April 8, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. Adopted at birth by the late Gladys Emma (nee Shannon) and Robert Durham, she lost her beloved father when she was 8 years old. In 1960 her mother, married the late Austin C. Furbee, who then adopted Barbara. Barbara graduated from St. Clairsville (Ohio) High School, attended Ohio University and then graduated from Katherine Gibbs Junior College of Business in June, 1972. After 40 years of service she retired from Nationwide Insurance where she had advanced to hold various administrative positions. Barbara was gifted in cross stitch and knitting, hobbies she enjoyed. She loved music and enjoyed singing in the Overbrook Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and the Nationwide corporate choir for many years. Barbara volunteered with the Assistance League of Metro Columbus (ALMC). She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Glenn A. Dickey, son Matthew E. Dickey, half-sister Janet A. Davis of Colorado, two grandchildren, Kamden and Kelsey, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or ALMC. Calling hours will be January 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio. Funeral service will be January 17 at 2 PM at the Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio. Private family burial will be held later at the Darling Run Cemetery in Coshocton County Ohio. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com