Barbara Jean Brunson, 76, of Lakeview, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008, in her residence. Born on December 16, 1931, in Zanesfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Rosabelle M. Hall Shawver.

She married James L. Brunson on December 25, 1948, in Jackson Center, Ohio, and he survives, along with a son, Nicholas (Marty) Brunson of Pleasant Hill, Florida; a foster son, Tom Stevens of Tampa, Florida; and a brother, Jim (Carol) Cook of Tampa.

A graduate of Ridgeway High School, she operated Barb�s Yarn Shop of Huntsville and Lakeview.

There are no services. The Eichholtz Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at eichholtz@embarqmail.com