Barbara Ann (Krossovitch) Smith

Barbara Ann Smith, 84, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Her life began July 24, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the middle of three children born to Frank and Edna Krossovitch. She married Clyde Smith June 10, 1957, in Three Oaks, Michigan. After forty-eight years of marriage, he preceded her in death February 15, 2005.

Barbara’s family meant everything to her.  She cherished spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren. In her spare time, she was an avid reader, completing almost three books a week.  She was an amazing gardener whose favorites were flowers and roses. She had and cared for many gardens.  Barbara enjoyed sharing her labor of love by feeding friends and neighbors from her vegetable and fruit stand. She had a plethora of jobs which she enjoyed, but first and foremost, she was a housewife. She picked apples for Williams Orchard, sorted magazines for Publishers News, and was an attendant for Three Oaks Laundromat. Barbara happily retired in 1991.  She adored animals, and if she had her way, she would adopt every stray she came across.

Barbara will be greatly missed by family and friends. She leaves to mourn her passing and carry on her legacy three daughters, Debbie (Gary) Sharp, Sandy (Dan) Davis, both of Michigan City, Indiana and Lori (Glen) Pastryk of Buchanan; one son, Curtis (MaryAnn) Smith of Three Oaks; nine grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn (Jake) Drenth of Windfield, Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two grandchildren, Adam Brashear, Sam Sharp; one brother, Ogden Krossovitch; and sister-in-law, Doris Krossovitch.  

Family and friends will gather Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. (Michigan Time) in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.  A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon (Michigan Time) Friday, March 22, 2024 in the funeral home with an hour of visitation prior to the service, starting at 11:00 a.m. (Michigan Time).

Barbara will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in Posey Chapel Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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