Barbara Ann Pierce Anderson Wilson


Barbara Ann Pierce Anderson Wilson, age 67 of Delaware, died Thursday evening, September 24, 2009 at the Arbors where she had made her home for the past 23 years.

She was born November 11, 1941 in Union County to the late Fred L. and Hazel D. (Hanawalt) Pierce.

Barbara was an avid fan of Ohio State basketball and football.  Having been a longtime resident at the Arbors, she had become a spokesperson and advocate for patients and residents there.

Her first husband was Howard Anderson, with whom she had three children, Lisa (John Porter) Lester, Rushsylvania and her children Kristina and TyAnn; Dawn Kay (Fred) Valfre, Abilene, Texas and their children, Marcus and Rachael; a son, Ralph (Lisa) Anderson, Marysville and their children, Katlin and Rylie; 6 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sam (Karen) Pierce, Dublin; Rex (Cindy) Pierce, Magnetic Springs; two sisters,  Connie (Marvin) Rizor, Marysville; Carolyn Kater, Vermillion; many caring nieces and nephews; and her very special family at the Arbors.

On December 22, 1986 she married Franklin G. Wilson in Delaware and he died in June, 1987.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM in Hopewell Cemetery with Pastor Kathy Reiff officiating.  Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood is assisting the family.

Memorial gifts may be made to National MS Society, Ohio Buckeye Chapter, 6155 Rockside Road, Suite 202, Independence, OH 44131 or the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, OH 43065.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.

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