Barbara Ellen (Wilson) Richards, 78, of Parkersburg, passed away January 17, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Wilson. She retired from Wood County Schools as a cook. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Billie Richards; a daughter, Brenda Richards Morris; a son, Brian (Amanda) Richards; five grandchildren, Erica (Ryan), Sara (Billy), Ross (Kayla), Dylan, Colton; one great-granddaughter, Annabella; sister, Jean (Calvin) Martin; brother, Marty (Marilyn) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ralph Wilson Jr. and Robert Wilson; great-grandson, Maddox. There will be no service at the request of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.