Barbara “Barbie Kay” Kay Hoff

April 11, 1943 - August 14, 2018

Barbara Kay Vasquez Hoff, 75, of Lima passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 10:57 a.m. at her home. Barb was born April 11, 1943 to the late Carl M. and Laura Evelyn Humphreys Leach in Portsmouth, Ohio. She married Robert D. Payton in 1961, later, married Arnold R. Vasquez in June of 1971 and on April 11, 2000 she married James E. Hoff all of Lima.
Barb graduated from Portsmouth East in 1961. In 1989, after many years of doing crafts shows and crafts in her basement, Barb opened her own business called Hearts & Flowers located in Shawnee. The business was a consignment shop of various crafters from the area and included dried floral arrangements. At first, the shop was located on Breese Road, but when the business out grew the building, Hearts & Flowers was then moved to 2540 Shawnee Road. The business closed in 1998. In her spare time she enjoyed going to the casino, shopping and spending time with her family
Additional survivors include a son: William Douglas (Susan) Vasquez of Indianapolis, daughters Suzanne ‘Suzie’ Vasquez of Delphos and Angie (Tom) Sheidler of Elida, grandchildren: Ashley Vasquez, Amanda (Shane) McDaniel, Amber Vasquez, Joe (Jodie) Vasquez, Heather Vasquez, Lauren Sheidler and Ryan Sheidler, 6 great grandchildren, a brother Gary W. (Kathy) Leach of Portsmouth, Ohio and a sister-in-law Margaret Leach of Wheelersburg, Ohio
Flowers and memorials are not requested.

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In memory of Barbara Kay "Barbie Kay" Hoff, Angie Sheidler lit a candle

In memory of Barbara Kay "Barbie Kay" Hoff, Deb Triplett lit a candle

The staff of Putnam County Hospice would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will keep Barbara and all of her family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Mom,I wish you had more time with us. We weren't ready to let you go and especially on my birthday. I miss you and can't believe you're gone, but I know you are feeling wonderful in heaven now. Please keep a watch over your family. <3Love, Angie =^..^=

Sorry for your loss and praying for your family!Really learned a lot from Barb and loved working at Hearts and Flowers making floral arrangements !

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

So sorry for the loss of your mother, Susie &Doug. We were friends for a long time. We had a lot of fun.

Doug, So sorry about your mothers passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Suzie, Sorry for the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

In memory of Barbara Kay "Barbie Kay" Hoff, suzanne vasquez lit a candle

Hope you are dancing with Elvis and enjoying your pain-free life with God! I will miss calling you and talking with you. I will see you in Heaven, please dont forget about the nickles!!! Love ya always, your daughter Suzie!

So sorry for your loss.... I worked with Barb at IGA years ago!!!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.