Barbara L. Winchester

OAKWOOD – Barbara L. Winchester, 74, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:22 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. She was born April 4, 1951, in Lansing, MI to the late L. D. Earl and Eva (Barton) Pierce. On July 14, 1969, she married Donald A. Winchester, who preceded her in death on April 12, 2012.

Survivors include two children: Marlin (Brenda) Winchester of Holland and Paul (Veronica) Winchester of Oakwood; eight grandchildren; two sisters: Betty Pierce and Bessie Clouse, both of Sturgis, MI; three stepsisters: Clarrissa Hooker, Cheryl Hooker and Eva Hooker; and a sister-in-law, Mary Pierce of Payne.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amy L. Winchester; two brothers: Donald Pierce and Dan (Melissa) Pierce; and a brother-in-law, William Clouse.

Barbara was a former nurse’s aide. She enjoyed watching her kids play in all of their sporting events and was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts.

Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with Pastor Daniel Coutz officiating. Burial will follow in Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Genacross Lutheran Retirement Community, 1036 S. Perry St., Napoleon, OH 43545.

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com