Barbara Anna Crockett

Barbara Crockett was born in Ennis, Texas on June 7, 1932 to Emil and Louise Nesuda.

She died May 28, 2022 in Richardson, Texas. Her family moved to Dallas in 1940 where

she graduated from Sunset High School in 1949. She later attended Arlington State

College (now UTA) where she studied commercial art. Art and creative endeavors

sustained her and brought her joy throughout her life. Over the years, she took many

private art classes in watercolor, Chinese brush painting, pastels and other mediums.

She met her husband, Bob, at Tyler Street United Methodist Church where they attended

services, until moving to Richardson in 1962. At that time, they became founding

members of the Seekers Class at Spring Valley United Methodist Church. When Bob

decided to open his own advertising agency in the mid 1960s, Barbara joined him to

handle billing and artwork. Together, they ran AdMark Associates for over 40 years.

Barbara and Bob loved hiking and backpacking and were long-time members of the

Sierra Club. One of their favorite places was Big Bend National Park, which they

visited 30 times in 64 years of marriage. For over 20 years, Barbara participated in

the Richland College Emeritus Program, where she took exercise and computer classes;

and attended art lectures. Barbara loved her family dearly and was intensely proud

of her Czech heritage. She was blessed with a curious mind, a great sense of humor,

and a special appreciation for nature. Barbara firmly believed that all people are

equal and loved meeting them and hearing their stories. She was preceded in death by

husband, Robert L. Crockett. She is survived by son Bob Crockett and his wife Abbie

of Plano; son John Crockett of Richardson; and grandchildren Thomas, Anna (husband,

Zack Liu), Colin and Brenna Crockett. A Celebration of Life service will be held on

Friday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at Spring Valley United Methodist Church, 7700 Spring

Valley Rd., Dallas, TX 75254. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory, may

be made to Network of Community Ministries, Attn: Tina Floyd, 1500 International

Parkway, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081 or (thenetwork.org).