Barbara Elizabeth (nee Cleland) Crowley, age 96 of Holt, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1925 in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Luther V. and Dorothy F. (Gibson) Cleland.
Barbara retired from Young Brothers & Daley in 2003 after 30 years. She was an active member of her church, Mason First Church of the Nazarene. Barbara was forever faithful in her walk with the Lord. She enjoyed putting puzzles together, the Hallmark Channel, and loved to read. Barbara was also an avid MSU basketball fan. Most importantly, Barbara adored her family and they meant the world to her.
She is survived by her children, Roger (Mary) Crowley, Karen (Stan) Rodgers, Waynette (Ross) Ginter, Linda Belman, and Melissa (Daniel) Baker; grandchildren, John Ginter, Shelly Williams, Derek Crowl, David (Meredith) Crowl, Jamie (Jeremy) Haynie, Kristin (David) Lytle, Josh Crowley, Amanda (Danon) Sweet, and Davis Baker; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Betty Woodhams; sister-in-law, Isabelle Cleland; many nieces & nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Luther Cleland, Jr.; sister, Jean Cleland; Wayne R. Crowley.
A Funeral Service will be held at noon on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Mason First Church of the Nazarene, 415 E. Maple St., Mason, MI 48854 with Pastor Gerhard Weigelt officiating. There will be visitation from 11 a.m. until noon at the church prior to the Service. Interment will follow at North Aurelius Cemetery, Mason.
Memorial Contributions in Barbara’s honor may be made to Mason First Church of the Nazarene for her Senior Sunday School Class. To leave a cherished memory or words of sympathy for the family, please visit www.grbdmason.com.
