Barbara Jean Wesley

Barbara Jean Wesley obituary

Barbara Jean Wesley

Barbara Wesley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Progressive Funeral Home - Columbus on Oct. 16, 2025.

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In Loving Memory Of

Barbara Jean Wesley

December 21st, 1941 ~ October 14th, 2025

She was born in West Virginia and moved to Columbus, Ohio. She met the love of her life in May of 1957 and then married her husband, Johnny Lee Wesley. They moved to Europe and had their first son, Johnnie Lee Wesley II. Born in Nuremberg, Germany, July 29th, 1970. Which they later nicknamed Spucky.

After that, they returned to the United States, specifically to Columbus, Georgia, at 2612 Courtland Avenue. They stayed there until her going home on October 14th, 2025.

Barbara was a sweet and loving wife, an amazing Mother, and Grandmother.

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Barbara Jean Wesley.

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