Barbara Wilson

Barbara ‘Pauley’ Wilson, age 86, of Sabina, passed away, surrounded by her beloved family, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Born on January 2, 1940, in Sabina, she was the daughter of the late Ottie and Edna Gregg Pauley.

Barb was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel B. Wilson, Jr., on April 29, 2023. The two were married for 66 years prior to Sam’s passing.

A 1957 Sabina High School graduate, Barbara worked at the checkout at Zimmerman’s in Sabina, was a devoted homemaker, and sold AVON for several years. She was a member of the Sabina Church of Christ and sang in the choir. An avid collector, Barb loved her purse, shoes, jewelry, watch, and pajama collections. She also enjoyed crafting and making jewelry.

Barbara is survived by her children: Samuel B. ‘Rusty’ (Linda) Wilson, III of Memphis, TN, Ravonda (Gary) Bentley of Burlington, KY, and Randolph (Tammie) Wilson of Washington Court House.

Also left to cherish her memory are grandchildren: Joshua (Allyson) Snapp, Jake (Maggie) Snapp, Eric (Angel) Wilson, Jenna (Joshua) Wilson, Brian (Savannah) Wilson, and Bear Wilson; greatgrandchildren: Rylie, Lucas, Myles, Declan, Alexis, Natalie, Parker, Leah, Norah, Major, Wayde, Alicia, Ebelin, Eduardo ‘Bub’, Estella, Stephanie, and Noah; along with her sister, Peggy (Sam) Dixon of Wilmington; grand-dogs: Nash and Miley; and a host of extended family members, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Barbara was preceded in death by granddaughter: Stacie Snapp; and siblings: Patty Reese, Bertha Ramsey, Arthur Pauley, Betty Beedy, Mary Smith, Gladys Taylor, Bobby Pauley, Dorothy Wilson, Wayne Pauley and Dick Pauley.

Family will receive friends on Monday November 2, 2026, from 11-Noon when the funeral service will start at the Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina. Burial will follow at Sabina Cemetery. Littleton Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. 

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Ohio's Hospice or Adena-Fayette Hospital New Building Fund.