Lula Willard

Lula (Draudt) Willard, 86 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Arbors at Carroll. Lula was born on June 30, 1931 in Columbus to the late Otto and Ruth Draudt.

Lula is survived by her husband of 66 years, Richard Willard; sons, Rodney (Pam) Willard of Heath and Scott (Tami) Willard of Lewis Center; daughter, Susan (Mark) Leppert of Worthington; grandchildren, Danielle Willard, Carrie Willard, Stephanie Leppert, Madeline (Phil) Wessinger, Christian Leppert, Elijah Willard, McKenzie Turner; sister, Mary Ann Sharp of Alabama; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ruth Douglas, Jean Rose, Otto (Sonny) Draudt; step-brother, John Steward; and daughter-in-law, Connie Willard.

Family and friends may visit from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, January 25th at the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Baltimore. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, January 26th in the Chapel at JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, with Pastor Bill Beard officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Coonpath Road, Lancaster.