Barbara Akey Obituary - Wooster, Ohio | Custer-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc
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Obituary for Barbara Jean Akey

Barbara Jean Akey, age 54, of Wooster, died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Holmes County Home following an 8 year battle with dementia.
She was born on August 26, 1960 in Coldwater, MI., the daughter of the late Harry and Joyce (Smith) Hauska.
A graduate of Coldwater High School, she worked over 26 years for Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores as a manager and was a member of Church of the Saviour in Wooster.
She enjoyed crafts and sewing; liked riddles and loved music; enjoyed fishing, camping and her feline companions.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Michael L. Akey, whom she married on July 28, 1979; two sons, Brandon M. Akey (fiance, Ellie Hempleman) of Newark, OH. and Michael S. Akey of Wooster; brothers, James (Cindy) Hauska and Charles (Yvonne) Hauska; sisters, Janice (Jim) Bopp and Carol Accurso; granddaughter, Kaci J. Akey and many extended family members.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. at Church of The Saviour, 480 Fry Rd., in Wooster with Pastor Brent Durham officiating. A private interment will take place at the convenience of the family.
The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to the staff at the Holmes County Home for all the love and care they showed toward Barbara and the family. The family would also like to thank LifeCare Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that any memorial contributions, may be made to the Holmes County Home Activities Dept., 7260 SR 83, Holmesville, OH 44633.
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr.,in Wooster is honored with serving the family.
Words of condolences may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com.



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