Barbara Jean Searle Hone, 73, of Belle Center, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.
She was born Dec. 26, 1944, in Piqua to the late Gary M. and Dorothy Poland Smith. Barbara retired from Honda of America East Liberty. She was an active member of the First Friends Church of Bellefontaine, and loved her family and friends, especially traveling with her motor home family group.
Barbara was also preceded in death by husband, Robert Searle; her son, Daniel Ray Ganson; and her brother William “Bill” Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Don E. Hone, whom she married in July 2018; daughter, Christine (Robert) Van Winkle; son, David Eugene Ganson; brothers, Dick and Mike Smith; former husband, Ray Ganson; stepchildren, Don L. Hone and Deena O’Reilly; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pastor Matt Sandlin officiates a funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory, 5591 S. U.S. Route 68, West Libert, where visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, and an hour prior to the funeral.
Burial is in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to First Friends Church, 808 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine OH 43311.
Express condolences at www.jenningsfarley.com.