Suzanne O Willson

Suzanne O. Willson, age 86, of Blacklick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1938, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late Earl and Lillian (Rauch) Ochsenbein.

A proud alumna of The Ohio State University, Suzanne was a member of the Ohio State Marching Band. She continued to share her love for learning and children as a devoted teacher at a Montessori school. Her nurturing spirit and dedication to education left a lasting impact on the lives of the children she taught.

Suzanne had a deep love for children, animals, and all things sports, particularly college football. She was a devoted fan of Ohio State football, always eager to cheer on her Buckeyes. Her sense of humor and love of life will be missed by all.

Suzanne is survived by her children, Michael J. Willson, Scott Willson, Tim (Melissa) Willson, and Terilynn (Mark) Williams; grandchildren Brandon Willson, Ally Jones, Kyla McKenzie, Kassy Franz, Dalton Williams, Dailyn Williams, Kelsey Dobrydnio, and Tyler Dobrydnio; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Suzanne’s life will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1107 Insco Loop, Blacklick, Ohio 43004. The family encourages attendees to wear their favorite Ohio State attire in her honor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Suzanne’s name to Sunrise Sanctuary, an organization close to her heart, https://www.sunrisesanctuary.org/