Lela Mae Pritchard age 89 of Defiance died peacefully surrounded by family, to go home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday June 19, 2018. Lela was born on May 7, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Stephen and Lillian (Hart) Dix. On November 13, 1964 she married Edwin Eugene Pritchard and he died on October 22, 2001. Lela formerly worked at Ohio Art until her retirement in 1980. Lela was a member of the Family Christian Center in Defiance and she loved to share God's word and love with family and friends. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading God's word as well as many Christian authors. Lela was also a three time cancer survivor. She is survived by: Two stepsons - Monty (Beverly) Pritchard - Defiance Steven (Eilleen) Pritchard - Tulsa, Oklahoma A stepdaughter - Rebecca (Lawrence) Hackman - Defiance Brother - Robert (Judy) Dix - Paulding, Ohio Sister - Wanda (Scott) Rittenhouse - Defiance A Niece - Delores Scholl - Sarver, Pa 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five sisters and one brothers. Visitation for Lela will be Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00pm and also one hour prior to the service on Friday, at the Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Lela will be Friday at 11:00am at the Funeral Home. Rev Steven J Reader will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester Cemetery, Paulding, Ohio. Suggested memorials are to Great Lakes Hospice or to St. Judes Childrens Hospital Condolences may be shared at www.lawsonroessner.com

Visitation

JUN 21. 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance, OH, 43512

Visitation

JUN 22. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance, OH, 43512

Service

JUN 22. 11:00 AM (EDT)

Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance, OH, 43512