Barbara Jean Neeley
May 8, 1945 - January 1, 2021
Barbara J. Neeley, 75, of Wapakoneta, died 6:00 p.m., Fri. Jan. 1, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born May 8, 1945, in Lima, the daughter of Claude Oscar & Anna Marie (Grindle) Nance, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 10, 1968, she married Wilbur Dean Neeley, and he survives. Other survivors include, 5 children, Jimmy (Wanda) Neeley, Columbus, OH, Michael (Tonia) Neeley, Wapakoneta, Melissa Neeley, Wapakoneta, Rebecca (James Freed) Stienecker, St. Marys, OH, Matthew (Sherri) Neeley, Lima, 13 grandchildren, & 9 great grandchildren, siblings, Claude Oscar (Marty) Nance, Ft. Shawnee, Robert Gene Nance, Lima, Alice Hyatt, Lima. Barbara was preceded in death by a grandchild, and father-in-law & mother-in-law, Everett & Crystal Neeley. Barbara was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, and spending time with her children & grandchildren. Barbara, along with her husband Wilbur, also enjoyed attending flea markets, even traveling the country to do so. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wed. Jan. 6, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Stephen Ambrose officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive family & friends 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Tues. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. In keeping with current health guidelines, masks and social distancing are required.
Barbara J. Neeley, 75, of Wapakoneta, died 6:00 p.m., Fri. Jan. 1, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born May 8, 1945, in Lima, the daughter of Claude Oscar & Anna Marie (Grindle) Nance, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 10, 1968,... View Obituary & Service Information