Barbara Ann Willen, 86, of Elkton, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Ellwood and Esther Kiebler.

Mrs. Willen retired after many years of working as a baker at Acme Markets and had previously worked for Abbotts Ice Cream Dairies. She enjoyed flower gardening, tending to her blooms with care and pride. Mrs. Willen also expressed her creativity through ceramics and crocheting, crafting beautiful pieces that reflected her patience and talent. Family and friends will remember her not only for her delicious baked goods but also for her generous spirit and love of making things by hand.

Survivors include her children; Sandra Stevens (Dave) and Jay N. Willen (Tina Conard), stepchildren; Sherry Powlus Philhower and Ellwood A. Powlus Sr., grandchildren; Karen Novak (David), Jennifer Fiateau (Brad), Amanda Pingley (Jeffery McGinnis), Patrick Willen (Jordan), and Riley Willen (Hunter Haga), great-grandchildren; Katelyn, Dominic, Spencer, Alexander, Emma, Bradley, Aubrey, Austin, Ava, Jaxson, and Braxton, and siblings; Terry Ellwood and Norma Cox.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands; Jay D. Willen and Elwood Powlus, stepdaughter; Debra Powlus, and siblings; Baxter Ellwood, Michael Ellwood, Kathy Yildirim and Helen Dunlap.

Funeral service will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 1 PM. Interment will be in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, MD.