Barbara Ellen Null

Barbara Ellen (Walter) Null, 92, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on January 18, 1930 in Waldo, Ohio; but spent most of her adult life in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Lewis A. and Lillian (Miller) Walter. Barbara was a life-long registered nurse practicing at Holzer Hospital, Pleasant Valley Hospital, Gallipolis City Health Department, and Gallia County Home Health. After retiring, she provided childcare for numerous local families. Barbara loved serving the Lord and traveling to countries less fortunate. She served mostly as a medical missionary to more than 33 different countries. She achieved a goal of taking all six grandchildren on a mission trip to pass on her passion. Barbara was married to Carlton Emerson Null and he preceded her in death in 1978 after 25 years of marriage. She is survived by three sons, Charles Michael (Denise) Null of Gallipolis, John Franklin (Anita) Null of Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, and Mark Emerson (Tami) Null of Glouster, Ohio; six grandchildren, Rebecca (Andy) Davis, Michael Wayne (Tara) Null, Ryan Null, Dustin Null, Carlie (Brett) Sisson, and Tori (Joey) Reitano; five great grandchildren, Taylor Davis, Logan Davis, Devin Null, Gracyn Null, and Russell Reitano; one brother, John (Judy) Walter of St. Louis, MO and one sister Jean Burns of Waldo, Ohio; special friend and caregiver, Mindy Allie Waugh. In addition to her parents and husband Carlton, she was preceded in death by one brother James (Peggy) Walter, five sisters, Darlene (Lester) Maurer, Mary Ann (Jack) Yavoskis, Lita (Howard) Smith, Ruth (Mike) Griffith, and Donna Marie. The funeral service for Barbara will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Hood officiating. Her burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call on Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at Willis Funeral Home. The Nurse Honor Guard of the Ohio Valley will honor Barbara’s service to nursing with a service on Saturday at the beginning of the service and the family wishes to thank Holzer Hospice and the Four West Staff for their care. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Amish School c/o Mrs. Abe Miller 469 Richards Road Patriot, Ohio 45658 or to Faith Medical Missions 510 W. Chickasha Avenue Chickasha, OK 73018. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.