Barbara Fletcher

Barbara Jean Fletcher, a loving wife, mother, grandma and friend to all, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by those she loved at the age of 74.
Barbara was born on Aug. 20, 1949, in Tiffin, to the late Joseph and Wilma (Durst) Decker. She married the love of her life Paul Fletcher on Jan. 21, 1967, and he survives in Carey. Also surviving are her three children: Timothy Fletcher, Carrie Earl and Amanda Fletcher-Sherer, all of Carey; grandchildren: Clay, Chase, Anthony, Austin and Logan; and her great-grandchildren: Dalilah and Braiycen. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Carol Canode, Mary Burks and Daniel Decker.
Barbara attended Tiffin Calvert High School and was a member of the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey. Barbara retired from Kroger in Fostoria, in the deli/bakery and was known for her cake decorating. Barbara also took pride in planting flowers around her home and making sure everything was beautiful and perfect. Barb loved to travel with family and friends especially to the Amish country, Virginia, and most recently to Northern Michigan with her daughters and sisters-in-law. Barbara owned and operated Pretty Palette Ceramics years ago creating and teaching how to make beautiful masterpieces. She made many life long friends at both Kroger and her ceramics business. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and scrapbooking while in the lovely company of her family and friends. Barbara was a strong willed, loving and caring individual. She lived for her family and enjoyed every moment she had with them. Her spirit will live on in each one of them and will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.
A time to gather and celebrate Barbara’s life will be held Thursday, May 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, Carey. Barbara’s celebration of life service will be held Friday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Merrill, OFM Conv., officiating. Barbara will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Carey.
Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s honor to Bridge Hospice or to Alzheimer’s Association.
Those wishing to send a condolence or a fond memory are asked to visitwww.stombaughbatton.com.