Barbara Ann Hooten, of Spencerville passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at her home in Spencerville. She was born May 20, 1939 in Fort Wayne. A hardworking and dedicated worker, Barb retired in 2019 after decades of service at Mersman Bros Corp in Celina and Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford. She was an avid reader and greatly enjoyed attending her family's sporting events. Christian faith was very important to Barb. She attended Spencerville Nazarene and Abounding Grace Ministries in Celina and she was a faithful volunteer for LifeWise Spencerville.

Barb is survived by son Enoch Hooten (Cassie) of Sharpsville Indiana and daughter Lisa (Kevin) Bowers of Spencerville; grandsons Isaac Bowers of Columbus, Zachary (Hannah) Bowers of Columbus, Elijah Bowers of Hilliard, and Benjamin Bowers of Chesterville; six great-grandchildren, Braden of Fort Wayne and Cashton of Spencerville; Henry, William and Charlotte of Columbus and Naomi of Hilliard. She is preceded in death by James Howard Hooten and grandson Jordan Bowers.

The family will hold a private memorial gathering. Barb will be buried at Fletcher Chapel Cemetery in Springfield. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is caring for Barb and her family. Memorial gifts can be made to LifeWise Spencerville at lifewise.org/spencervilleoh or in c/o ACTS Character Academy, 1844 Baty Rd., Lima, OH 45807.