Barb Wolff
Barbara Sue (Alberson) Wolff, 82, of Ruby Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness.
Barb was born on May 29, 1944, in Wabash, Ind., to Louis (Frank) Alberson of Wabash, and Grace Marie Philhower of Morris, NJ.
Barb grew up and went to school in Muskegon. She was the single mother of five daughters until she met Richard (Dick) Wolff in 1971. In 1973, they purchased land in Ruby Creek and eventually made it their weekend getaway. They later purchased a home and moved to Ludington. After the girls graduated, they sold their Ludington home and permanently moved to their paradise in Ruby Creek.
Barb went to work at the age of 14 at a five-and-dime store serving sodas. She was a hairdresser for 10 years, retired from Haworth after 16 years, and worked full time for Meijer for 17 years, retiring at 80 years old.
Barb loved to garden, especially her flowers and making her home beautiful. She had a great love for her wind chimes, hummingbirds, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, and morel hunting. She loved dancing at Johnnys and Karaoke at The Rendezvous. She loved family gatherings and having all her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren together. Christmas was her favorite holiday; Christmas decorations stayed up all year round. Barb had a great love for her dogs. At one point, she had five dogs and they all adored her.
Barb is survived by her daughters, Teresa Burrows, of Ludington, Marilyn (Gary) Yost, of Ludington, Michelle Boyer, of North Dakota, Becky Wilkinson, of Bitley, and Laura (Marshall) Wilkinson of Bitley; stepchildren, Deb (Wolff) Greenlee, Ricky (Chris) Wolff, and Patty (Charlie) Tjapkes, all of Muskegon. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.
Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wolff in 1993; parents, Louis Frank Alberson also in 1993, and Grace Marie Philhower in 1994; brother, Jr Alberson (Frank) in 1964; sister, Patricia Hill in 2010; nieces, Brenda Hill in 1982, and Sheila Hill in 2017; nephews, Randy Hill and Robin Hill, both in 2012; and stepson, James Wolff in 2017.
Per her wishes, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Donations can be made to the Mason County Animal Control for her love of dogs.
Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.
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