Melanie Rose Morrison Barnhart, 81, of Cadiz, Ohio, went to home to be with the Lord and the love of her life of 64 years, Edward on Monday January 24, 2022, after complications of broken heart syndrome.

She was born January 28, 1940, a daughter of the late Ray and Betty Morrison.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Edward H Barnhart Sr, her daughter Diana Lynn McDonald; brothers Terry, Ray, Buddy Morrison; brother in law Paul Barnhart.

She is survived by her children: Edward (Chris) Barnhart Jr., Stephen (Sheryl) Barnhart, Lisa Kae Barnhart (Brian Beckley) Melanie Rose (Andrew) Whiteman; 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 2 great – great grandsons; siblings: David (Evelyn) McMasters, Donald (Maria) Morrison, Cecil (Cindy) Morrison, Kim (Garry) Rudd, sister in law Janet Morrison and sister in law Violet Corso, numerous nieces and nephews and other beloved relatives.

Friends will be received Tuesday February 1, 2022, 11 – 1 and 3 to 4 with service beginning at 4:00 p.m., at Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio, with Rev. Dixie Hendricks officiating.  Interment will be private.  Offer online condolences at www.borkoskifuneral.com

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