Barbara Ann Wilson

August 6, 1940 - December 16, 2020

Barbara Ann Wilson, 80, formerly of Steubenville , Ohio, departed this life suddenly on December 16, 2020, in Cincinnati, OH.

She was born on August 6, 1940, to the late Willie Lou & John C Wilson. She was raised by Exann & Alfred Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents , her sister Kim M. Lewis and brother John R. Wilson .

Barbara was a lifelong member of Second Baptist Church. She held the position of Financial Secretary until she developed some health issues .

Barbara, better known as "Pete" worked various jobs before becoming secretary of the Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission ( JCRPC ) . Upon the retirement of the director , she became the first black female to become the director of JCRPC . She retired after 35 years of service .

Due to her health beginning to fade , Barbara moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, with her daughters in 2011.

Barbara leaves to cherish her memory , her children , Wesley Fullen of Columbus, OH ; Gail Wilson of Cincinnati, OH; Kent Lewis II (Sandy) of Mingo Jct , OH ; and Lori Lewis of Cincinnati, OH . Her two heartbeats , grandsons Christian Rayne and Kent III aka Tre ' (Tabatha) ; and her brother , Harry Wilson of Philadelphia, PA; She also leaves an additional six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She will be dearly missed by her "bonus" daughter, Glenda Robinson of Columbus, OH. Also mourning her loss are nieces , nephews , relatives , and friends as well as countless others who affectionately called her "Ma Pete" in Steubenville , Columbus, Cleveland & Cincinnati.

I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call:
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found my place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow:
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savoured much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my life seemed all too brief:
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me;
God wanted me now, He set me free.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Second Baptist Church, 717 Adams Street in Steubenville, Ohio, from 10 am until the time of service, 12 noon. Reverend Calvin McLoyd will deliver the eulogy. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery. Social distancing and wearing of masks will be observed.