OBIT: Barbara E. (HESCOX) WILLSON, 2004, Bellwood, Blair County, PA

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BARBARA E. WILLSON 

  Mrs. Barbara E. Willson, 64, of 502 Martin Street, Bellwood died 
early Friday morning, December 10, 2004 at her home following a 
courageous battle with cancer.
  She was born January 8, 1940 in Bellwood, a daughter of the late 
Wesley Kahl and Verna M. (Holes) Hescox. She married Kent R. Willson on 
June 6, 1959 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Bellwood.
  Mrs. Willson is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years; beloved 
daughters: Kimber W. Kerns and her husband Carl of Bellwood and Kelly 
W. Varsho and her husband David of Altoona; grandchildren: Spencer and 
Alicia Varsho and Cory, Cole and Kenna Willson-Kerns; sisters: Delores 
Irvin and husband Joe of Bellwood and Diane Daniels and husband Robert 
of Starkville, MS.
  She retired in 1994 as traffic manager at WTAJ Television, Altoona, 
with 37 years service. She was the first Christmas Carol for WFBG 
Broadcasting.
  Mrs. Willson was the owner and founder of B-Unique Resale Boutique in 
Bellwood.
  She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Bellwood and 
also attended the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bellwood.
  Mrs. Willson was a 1957 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School.
  She was a member of the Business Professional Women, Bellwood, and 
Order of The Eastern Star, Tyrone Chapter. She was a general 
contributor to the Parkinsons Foundation.
  Mrs. Willson served two terms on the Bellwood Borough Council.
  She enjoyed garage sales, auctions, yard sales and shopping and 
especially spending time with her grandchildren.
  Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at 
the Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood. Funeral services will be held 
at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at the Funeral Home with Rev. 
Carl Alexy and Rev. Peggy Bonsell officiating.
  Interment at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood. In remembrance of 
Barbara, memorial contributions may be made to the Home Nursing 
Agency/Hospice, 201 Chestnut Ave., Altoona.  

Tyrone Daily Herald, December 13, 2004