Jeanne Willey Eschbaugh

Life Legacy Jeanne Willey Eschbaugh age 57 of Columbus, OH, formerly Cambridge, OH passed away on Sunday night, April 28th, 2013 at Crown Pointe Care Center in Columbus. She was born January 6th, 1956 in Caldwell, OH a daughter of the late Clinton and Sarah Mae Nichelson Willey. Jeanne was a 1974 graduate of Caldwell High School, where she was a cheerleader and member of the marching band. She loved all things Motown and enjoyed listening to other artists such as: the Bee Gees, Elvis and Michael Jackson. She was a Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, Ohio State, and Caldwell Redskins fan. Jeanne will be remembered for her patience and compassion towards others - no matter the situation, she always tried to put others first. She touched the lives of so many people throughout her lifetime and made an impression that her family, friends, and acquaintances have never forgotten. Jeanne was a devoted mother, who's creativity and loving ways will be carried on from generation to generation. She was diagnosed over 20 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and will be known for her positive attitude while battling the disease. Jeanne's strength and will to live inspired her daughters to create a fundraising team for the MS Society's "Walk MS". Since 2002, they have walked at this annual event to raise money in honor of their mother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 sisters Joyce Davis and Joann Stobbs. She will be loved and missed dearly by her family, 2 daughters Jennifer (John) Jordan and Jessica (Jared) Schwendeman; 2 grandchildren Ella and Sage; 3 Sisters Joy Cunningham, Jewell Dovenbarger and June Hayes; 3 brothers Darwin Willey, David Willey, and Don Willey; and her children's father Fred Eschbaugh. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends will be received Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Eschbaugh officiating. Burial will follow in Dudley Cemetery near Caldwell. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jeanne's honor to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Columbus Office, 651 G. Lakeview Plaza Blvd., Worthington, OH 43085.

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