Barbara Craft

August 16, 1941 – November 30, 2024

Barbara Joylene Craft, 83, of LaPorte, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, with her loved ones by her side. Born in Altus, Oklahoma, on August 16, 1941, she was the daughter of Edgar Eugene Kerbow and Lena Mae Denny.

Barbara was married to Jack Hearne for 19 years. She built a career in transportation as a dedicated bookkeeper, contributing her talents to Nelson Services Bark Mulch, T.E.S. (Technical Environmental Services), and Hatch Heavy Equipment. Additionally, Barbara worked in an administrative role for Constable Bill Bailey, where her organizational skills and dedication was shone. She was also a proud member of Sagemont Church, where her faith was a guiding light.

Barbara found joy in crafting, traveling, playing cards and poker. Above all, she will be remembered as a remarkable, loving, amazing, Christian woman who brought light and warmth to all who knew her. When Barbara loved you, you knew it because she told you every time she saw you. When she was proud of you, you knew it because she told you all of the time. She was a cheerleader of all of her family and friends and was happy to sit on the sidelines cheering you on in whatever you were involved in. She loved you to “check in” and tell her all about what you’d been up to and where you’d been. She loved it especially when you made time to stop in for a visit. Many people talk about themselves, not Barbara, she wanted to hear about YOU!!! All the while with a smile on her face, tears glistening in her eyes that you were there. If you were lucky, you were rewarded with a special gift that she had made just for YOU! (Raise your hand if you have a hand made gift from Barbara!!!)

In the past few years her Love and Faith in the Lord had been REIGNITED! You couldn’t talk to her without her mentioning the Lord and her love for Him and how much He had blessed her life. Reading her Bible which was never far away, she shared scripture with family and friends and talked of His love, all of the time. What a blessing to know she is in Heaven in the arms of Jesus.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Eugene Kerbow and Lena Mae Denny.

Barbara is survived by her loving family:

• Daughter, Debbie Kieborz

• Son, Marty Hearne (and wife Chris)

• Brothers, Duwayne Kerbow and Royce Kerbow (and wife Lanette)

• Sister, Johnnie Woodring (and husband Sid)

Her cherished grandchildren and their families include:

• Jessica Monroe (and husband Eric)

• Josh Mircovich (and wife Kandi)

• Great-grandchildren: Zane Edmondson, Ashleigh Monroe, Jaden Taylor (and husband Grayson)

• Great-great-grandchildren: Paisleigh and Stetson

Barbara also leaves behind her beloved nieces, nephews, and their families:

• Sonny Kerbow (and wife Angela) with Roslyn, Shelby (and husband Connor), Cooper, Easton, and Kye

• Forest, Jordan, Landon, and Krischelle Kerbow

• Jennifer Schmidt with Kelsey (and husband Corey), Kensley, and Kash

• Bubba Whilley with Cameron, Christian, Courtney (and husband Adrian), Jayce and Aiden

• Memori Gonzalez (and husband Luis) with Junior, Tommy, Brittani (and husband TJ), with Brianne, Clark, Camille, and Brinley

Barbara’s warmth, creativity, and zest for life will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life and honor the remarkable woman she was.

A visitation will be held on December 7, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Grand View Funeral Home, located at 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX, 77505.

Following the visitation, a Celebration of Life will take place at the same location beginning at 11:00 am.

The committal service is scheduled for December 7, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Grand View Memorial Park, also at 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX, 77505.