Jonnie Fisher was an advocate to people with disabilities. Whether writing grants, starting programs or educating children, she was dedicated to helping those in need. Jonnie D. Fisher, 71, of Galion passed away January 1, 2019 at Galion Pointe in Galion after an extended illness.
Born February 27, 1947 Princeton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Garland and Nancy (Burnette) Clark. She married Gregory A. Fisher on August 27, 1969 in Charleston, West Virginia and he survives.
She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School in 1965 and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She retired after 23 years as the Executive Director of the Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio in Mansfield, Ohio. She also previously worked at the former North Electric and Cozy Restaurant in Galion. Most recently she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three daughters, Amy Powell of Galion, Kim (Michael) Sievert of Elmore, Ohio and Beth (Shawn) Walls of Galion; 10 grandchildren Dylan Horsley, Molly Powell, Riley Smith, Ryan Michelle, Samantha, Michael and Nicholas Sievert, Dakota, Braden and Cheyenne Walls; a great-grandchild Annalynn Horsley; a sister Betty (Ray) Hess of Fredericktown and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Otis and Douglas Bandy and her dog Spike.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society serving Crawford County in care of the funeral home.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Jonnie Fisher, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.