Barbara Lee Pilkington

Barbara Lee Pilkington, 69, of Columbus, passed away on August 14, 2026. She was born in Columbus to the late Lewis Herman (Jo) and Nellie Austin (Jamie). She married her childhood sweetheart Gregory Pilkington, who were together for 50 years, passed away on April 10, 2020.

Those left to cherish memories of Barb include children Michelle Clark (Grant), Angela Jarrell (Lee), and Heather Harris (Zach); grandchildren Carley, Clayton, Cameron and Taylor Jarrell, Cydni & Carter Clark, Katelyn Harris, Chloe Cabot, Kori and Stella Price; great-grandchildren, Aria and Knox Vincent siblings, Lewis Herman, Lou Ann (Doug) Wise, Estle (Barb) Herman, Sam (Sheila) Herman and many other family members and friends.

Along with her parents and husband, Barb was preceded in death by her sister Betty and her husband Joel Hall, great grandson RJ, and nephews Joel Jr, Lewis Herman III and sister in law Janice Herman

Barb worked for many years as a loyal Production Associate with Tigerpoly Manufacturing. When she wasn't at work, Barb loved to watch The Ohio State Buckeyes, pamper and spoil her beloved dog Oreo, shop, spend time with her daughters, and spoil her grandchildren. Barbara requested that you wear your favorite Buckeye attire for her showing.

Immediate family will greet friends and family from 5pm to 7pm, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, or Receptions - Southwest, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. A service to honor Barb's life will be held at 10am, Friday, August 21, 2026, at Newcomer Southwest - Grove City. Burial to follow services at Asbury Cemetery. 

The Newcomer family is honored to serve the Pilkington family and extended family. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory please visit the tribute section of the obituary page.