Barbara Gregg Saylor

Barbara Gregg Saylor obituary, Dayton, OH

Barbara Gregg Saylor

Barbara Saylor Obituary

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Barbara Gregg Saylor, age 86 of Troy, Ohio formerly of Destin, Florida passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. She was born June 3, 1939 in Wilmington, Delaware daughter of the late Walter and Mary Gregg.

Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She graduated from Goldy-Beacom Business School. After graduation she went on to work at Joseph Bancroft in Wilmington, Delaware where she met the love of her life Donald whom she married in 1961. Their love of bowling, that brought them together, was shared for over 60 years. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Destin Methodist Church of Destin, Florida. Barbara earned her associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio. She taught as a Pre School Teacher for several years until retirement. She will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her late husband, Donald K. Saylor; brother, William "Woody" S. Gregg; and niece, Kim.

She is survived by her son, Gregg (Carol) Saylor; granddaughters, Ashley and Grace Saylor; son, Gary Saylor; granddaughters, Lana and Shelby Saylor; brother, Walter "Skippy" G. Gregg III; niece, Debbie; nephews, David, Jeff, and Tommy; as well as numerous other family members and friends.

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