Ina Slone Wheeler

Ina (Slone) Wheeler, 91, of Walbridge, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. Ina was born on March 15, 1927 in Winifred, KY to George and Cora (Castle) Slone. On February 9, 1948 she married Leslie Owen “Les” Wheeler in Paintsville, KY before moving to Walbridge. Les preceded her in death in 2012 after sharing 64 loving years of marriage. Ina was employed as a Waitress for many small diners for over 50 years including Fitzgerald’s Beanery in Walbridge and the Great Eastern Coffee Shop. She enjoyed selling flea market items, listening to Bluegrass music and making pies and crafts for others, never thinking of herself. Ina was a kind, loving person who loved her family, her church and her friends. She was a member of Athens Missionary Baptist Church in Walbridge. Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughter, Debra (Dennis) Faykosh; sister-in-law, Carolyn (Daniel) Sisler and many loving nieces and nephews. Ina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leslie; parents, George and Cora Slone; brothers, James, Wayne, Dennis and Clyde Slone; and sisters, Shirley Hughes and Mary Etta Ratliff. Friends will be received on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 701 N. Main St. Walbridge, OH 43465 (419-666-3121). Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Lake Township Cemetery, Millbury, OH. Memorial Contributions may be given to Athens Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. Ina’s family wishes to extend special thanks to Leisa Cope, LPN, for the loving care provided for Ina and Les for the last 12 years.