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Barbara A. Williams, 72, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Green Meadows Assisted Living. She was born on July 30, 1953, in Massillon to the late Clyde Nelson and Edna Opal (Bunfill) Faber. She was a graduate of Tuslaw High School but always loved the Massillon Tigers.
Barbara worked as a Cambridge home health aide, and her compassion and dedication left a lasting impression on the patients she cared for.
In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting, making candles and was a creative wedding flower designer and was known to her friends as “Crafty Barb”. She also enjoyed cooking and baking.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas L. Williams, Jr., granddaughter Tommia D. Williams, and sister Evelyn Lint.
She is survived by her son Scott A. (Amanda) Williams; grandchildren, Brandon S. (Serah) Williams and Brittany (Alexander) Howard; great-grandchildren, Ava and Sonny Williams.
Following cremation, a private family service will be held at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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