Barbara Lynn Reed

Barbara Lynn Reed obituary, Columbus, OH

Barbara Lynn Reed

Barbara Reed Obituary

Visit the Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Short North Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Barbara Lynn Reed, daughter to Thelmagene and Frederick Wilson, arrived in this world June 24th, 1948, and after 76 years of life, departed this world prematurely on January 26th, 2025. She was surrounded at home by sons Thomas, and Michael with partner Krystle Short. She was preceded by husband Wilbur. She is survived by Melody, wife to Thomas, and their four children, Gretchen, Nathan, Megan, and Calvin, along with Barbara's siblings Patricia Ducray(nee Wilson), and Richard Wilson. Barbara had an extensive career spanning over 52 years with Columbus City Schools. The service will be Sunday February 9th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Shaw-Davis Funeral Home Clintonville Chapel located 4341 N High St Columbus, Ohio 43214.

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