Helen Virginia Cretnik, 88 of Barling, AR, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1935 in Massard, AR to the late Bee and Ruth Michael Maness. Helen was formerly a dietician at Methodist Nursing Home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Barling. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, William Cretnik.
She is survived by her son Terry Cross (Kathy) of Granby, MO; six grandchildren, Amy Miles of Joplin, MO, Jason Cross of Cassville, MO, Anna Lowry (Russell) of Seligman, MO, Thomas Cross of Cassville, MO, Ciarra Warren of Neosho, MO and Christian Warren of Honolulu, Hawaii. Helen is also survived by several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Public viewing will be from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Edwards Funeral Home, 201 North 12th Street, Fort Smith.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Barling, 602 E. Church Street, Barling, AR. Interment will be at Barling City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barling First Baptist Church, c/o the Building Fund, 602 E. Church Street, Barling, AR 72923.
