Obituary for Anna M. Dilley

Anna Mae Dilley age 99 of (Patterson) Forest, entered her eternal life at 8:55AM on Oct. 25, 2025 at Westbrook Assisted Living under Wyandot Memorial Hospice.

She was born June 14, 1926 in Kenton, Hardin Co. to the late Jacob and Julia (Lewallen) Born. She married William Nelson Dilley on Sept. 9, 1944 in Greenup, Ky and he preceded her in death on Mar. 24, 2015. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2014.

She was a longtime member of the Patterson United Methodist Church. Bill and Ann had four children together, Nelson (Etta) Dilley, Upper Sandusky and they had two children together, Todd and Deanna, great grandchildren Taylor, Turner, Alec, Alaney and Alivia, great great grandchildren, Hudson, River & Carter, Wayne (Karon) Dilley, Forest and they have two children Jeff & Eric, great grandchildren, Ashley, Emma, Lauren Megan, Troy, Trent, Allison & Jenna, Cheryl (deceased) (Patrick) Weber, Mt. Blanchard and they have two children Ty and Scott, great grandchildren Lex, Tate, Madelynn, Elijah and Lincoln, great great grandchildren Clayton, Dana (Robyn) Dilley, Mt. Blanchard and they have three children Jessica, Chelsea and Devin, great grandchildren, Hunter, Wesley, Stella and Lucas, sisters Mary Sons, Forest and Violet Born, Kenton.

She is preceded in death by three sisters and 2 brothers Mildred Bridenstein, Edith Elwood, Ethel Zoll, Jacob Born and John Born.

Ann took painting lesson with her daughter-in-law, Karon in the early 1970’s. Along with her husband Bill, they developed a craft business that continued for 25 years, until their retirement. Ann loved her family very much.

Her Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter dinners will always be remembered, they were always very special events. She loved attending as many grandchildren events as she possibly could.

Her greatest joy was the love of her family. Ann also loved the members of the Patterson United Methodist Church where all the members worked together as a family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Thurs. Oct. 30, 2025 at Clark Shields Funeral Home with Pastor Christopher Thacker officiating.

Interment will be in Patterson Cemetery.

Visitation is from 9:30AM-11:00AM before time of services on Thurs.

Memorial contributions may be made to Patterson United Methodist Church, Wyandot Memorial Hospice, Wyandot Memorial Hospital Oncology or Forest Jackson Public Library in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843.

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