Mrs. Barbara Lynn Koehler

Mrs. Barbara Lynn Koehler, 56 of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mrs. Koehler was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 28, 1955 to Albert Partington and the late, Nancy Elliott. She was a loving wife, mother and my best friend. She is survived by her husband, Fran Koehler of the home; a son, John Koehler, of Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Margie Partington of Florida; a step-mother, Tootsie Partington of Florida; special aunt and uncle, Ester and John Mullers of Maryland; cousins, Paul and Janice Muller of Maryland; best friend, Barbara Odom of Mt. Airy. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Koehler was preceded in death by her best friend Bob Odom. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Welcome Baptist Church Rev. Bailey Elmore officiating. Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy is assisting the Koehler family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.