Barbara Jean Craft

Barbara Jean Craft, age 75, of Amissville, VA, passed away August 9, 2013, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Born October 24, 1937 in Washington DC to John and Emma Keister. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Jack and Donny Keister, her daughter, Shirley Messineo and her Daughter-in-Law, Elida Butler. She is survived by her husband, of 47 years, Billy Craft, eight children, Ray Butler, Keith Butler, Sandy Hoffman, Scott Butler, Andrew Craft, Stacy Devine, Bobby Craft, Jeremy Craft, along with twenty grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Barbara was a homemaker and mother who spent the majority of her life loving and taking care of her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her, for she was more than just a mother, grandmother and wife, she was a loving and devoted friend to everyone she knew. Many times she would act as a surrogate mother to her sons and daughters in-law. Barbara was a woman known for her undeniable character of grace, integrity, wisdom, and unconditional love. Always making time and giving acceptance toward everyone who had the privilege of entering her life and creating with them a special one of a kind bond, unique love and importance in her life. No problem her loved ones faced would sway the unconditional love and pride she held for them or change her view of how special they were to her. She was a wonderful cook and very creative with many different talents not known to all. She was also a devoted Jehovah's Witness who was very strong in faith. Barbara was and will always be the heart of her family, and has truly touched the lives of many who have had the wonderful opportunity to know her.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Culpeper VA. A family and friends reception will be held at Salem Fire Hall in Culpeper, VA immediately following memorial service.

A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct, Glen Allen VA 23060.

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