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Barbara Smith Obituary
Barbara Ann Smith, 84, of Three Oaks died peacefully Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Her life began on July 24, 1939, in Chicago, the middle of three children born to Frank and Edna Krossovitch.
She married Clyde Smith on June 10, 1957, in Three Oaks. After 48 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on Feb. 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, Ind., and Lori (Glen) Pastryk of Buchanan; one son, Curtis (MaryAnn) Smith of Three Oaks; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn (Jake) Drenth of Windfield, Ill.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two grandchildren: Adam Brashear and Sam Sharp; one brother, Ogden Krossovitch; and sister-in-law, Doris Krossovitch.
Family and friends will gather from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash St. East, Three Oaks. A funeral service will be at noon on Friday, March 22, in the funeral home with an hour of visitation prior to the service, starting at 11 a.m.
Barbara will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in Posey Chapel Cemetery, LaPorte, Ind.
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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Memories and Condolences
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Don Meckley
March 26, 2024
I drove Barbara many times to Buchanan for doctor visits and thoroughly enjoyed every opportunity to have her share stories about her past and the area.
I am sorry to have missed the announcement for services but will find her at Posey Cemetery to say goodbye.
Robert D. Smith
March 20, 2024
I have many fond memories of aunt Barbara, uncle Clyde, and my cousins. Aunt Barb was always fun to be around and she always made me feel at home. My heart goes out to her family. You all are in my prayers. God bless.
Bob and Yvonna Smith.
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Mar
21
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Wagner Family Funerals - Pobocik Chapel - Three Oaks106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, MI 49128
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22
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22
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12:00 p.m.
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