Barbara Lee Thivener, 84, of Etna, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1941, in Portsmouth, OH, a daughter to the late William and Lida (Gregory) Robinson. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Franklin Thivener; daughter, Cheryl (Gail) Henney; grandchildren, Glenn A. Thivener, Robyn (Zach) Reyna, Reagan (Michaela Hicks) Rausch; Kennedy (Kali Flora) Henney and Matthew Allen; great-grandson, Aleksandar Reyna; sisters, Patricia (Carl) Moore and Betty (Ronnie) Throckmorton and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Thivener and grandchildren, Nicholas Rausch and Kaitey Henney. Honoring the family’s wishes, cremation will take place. Memorial visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062. Memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Calvin Alexander officiating.
