Barbara Lilly Obituary
Barbara Dee Lilly, age 91 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born June 2nd, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of William and Dorothy Zeisler.
Barbara worked as a registered nurse for Kettering Health for 52 years until she retired in the late 90's. She enjoyed her family, doing genealogy, reading romance novels and spending time with her furbabies.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Homer E of 68 years. brother William Zeisler, grandson, Howard Eric Lilly II, daughter in law Carla Lilly and nephew, Stephen Lilly.
Barbara is survived by her children, Howard Lilly and Brenda (Eddy Hooper) Jarvis; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Basenji Rescue and Transport or Hospice of Dayton at in Barbara's honor.
No Services will be held per Barbara's wishes.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432
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