Barbara Ann

Williams

Barbara Ann (Fox) Williams passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, October 12, 2026, following a valiant fight with lung cancer. Barb attended Guilford Grade School and graduated from East Central High School before earning her medical assistant certification. Although she began her career in a doctor's office, her love for animals eventually led her to a veterinary clinic. She loved her work as a receptionist at County Line Veterinary Service and was always willing to lend a hand, taking on additional responsibilities wherever she was needed.

Barb's love for animals began in childhood and remained a constant throughout her life. Her dogs, Brody and Lucy, were her best friends and faithful companions who followed her everywhere. She also loved riding horses with her husband, Mike, and always made sure they had a nice barn to come home to. In fact, when house hunting, Barb would inspect the barn first to make sure it was suitable before even stepping foot inside the house! Camping was another favorite pastime. Over the years, their accommodations evolved from a tent to a horse trailer and eventually to a camper. Their days were spent riding horses, while evenings brought time around the campfire. Brookville became their latest favorite camping spot, where they found great joy in being surrounded by nature. Even after the kids were grown, Barb and Mike continued to share their love of animals and the outdoors.

Above all, Barb's greatest love was her family. Though she was not the children's biological mother, she loved Mike's children as her own and never made a distinction between "his children" and "our children." Family was at the heart of everything Barb did, and planning birthdays, holidays, and gatherings of all kinds was especially important to her. Thanks to her remarkable organizational skills and, of course, her lists for her lists, every detail was thoughtfully planned. Her love and generosity extended well beyond her immediate family. Friends, her children's friends, and anyone who wanted to join in were welcomed with open arms, thoughtful invitations, and gifts that showed how much she cared. Barb had a special way of bringing people together, making sure everyone felt included and helping mend relationships when needed. She had a heart of gold and loved and supported those around her unconditionally, always looking beyond the surface to see the goodness in each person.

Barb will be deeply missed by Mike Williams, her husband of 40 years; children Melissa Doke, Nick (Samantha) Williams, David Williams, and Joe (Carrie) Williams; grandchildren Austin (Haylee Bettis) Doke, Braden Doke, Hannah Doke, Logan Williams, Riley Williams, Peyton Williams, Paige Williams, Braylon Williams, Tyler Williams, and Noah Williams; four great grandchildren; sister Debbie (Al) Stenger; mother- and father-in-law Gerald & Sherry Williams; many nieces & nephews, and countless great friends. She is preceded in death by granddaughter Jada Williams and parents Dayle and Ruby (Grubbs) Fox.

Services honoring Barb will be held on Saturday, October 17 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Aurora. Visitation will begin at 11:30am and continue until 1:30pm at which time the Mass of Christian Burial will begin. For those unable to attend, the Mass will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@StLawrenceStMaryStTeresa. Burial will immediately follow at Greendale Cemetery. Memorials can be made toward PAWS of Dearborn County, Switzerland County Animal Shelter, or Cincinnati Cancer Advisors. Memorials will be accepted at the visitation or can be mailed to the funeral home. Family and friends are encouraged to leave condolences at www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com.