Barbara was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, a loving wife, mother, Grammy, and friend.
Barbara loved spending time with family and friends and was an accomplished quilter. Every stitch she gave as a gift or donation was filled with love and beautiful craftsmanship. She enjoyed serving through the Crafty Ladies Group in her church.
Barbara will always be remembered for unwavering faith and love for God. She always had a gentle smile and kind word for everyone.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Imelda Engel and her brother Garry Engel.
She leaves behind to carry on her loving memories her husband, Rudy Croft; daughter, Becky Baker and husband Andy; stepchildren Bill and Melissa Croft, Beverly and Bill Kehoe and Brian and Jessica Croft; beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Dave Engel and sisters Doris Herrmann, Donna Carvitti and Jenny Miller.
Funeral Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church to be announced at earliest date to adhere to the health and safety mandates currently in place. Celebration of Life service TBD in Cincinnati, OH later in the summer, as well.
A Private Family Service will be livestreamed on the Berry Highland South Facebook page for all to join on Saturday, May 2nd at 3:00pm, with Pastor Tommy Bellamy officiating. Interment will follow.
As an alternative to the traditional Receiving of Friends, the family will be available Friday evening from 7-8pm to receive Drive-by condolences at their home on 518 Jordan Lane, Seymour, TN.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Barbara’s memory to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (mercyhome.org).
The guestbook will be available at the funeral home Wednesday-Friday from 8:00-5:00, and Saturday from 9:00-1:00. You are also welcome to call 865-573-7300 to have your name signed in the book. Online condolences may be made at berryhighlandsouth.com.
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