Barbara Jean Crisman (1928–2022) passed away the morning of June 30, 2022 at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold for over 50 years and loving mother of Gil, Dean (Anita), Donald (Rebecca), Harold (Teresa), Karren, and James, and many nieces and nephews. Cherished grandmother of Harold, Alan, Emily, Johnny, Andrew, Christopher, Donald, Megan, Lauren, Sean and Maureen and treasured great grandmother of Ezekiel, Zane, Brooklynn, Austin, Jade, Harry, Tesla, Delta, Carson and Gavin. Dear sister of Thomas (Lorraine), the late Peggy, the late Betty, the late Carol, the late Helen, and the late Leo.
Barbara was a warm, friendly, and loving women who carried herself with grace and dignity. She opened her heart to all she met. She loved to entertain, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. She was always up for a game of cards or dominos with her lucky coin purse by her side. She had a passion for living.
She had a special place in her heart for the Christ Child Society wherein she was a lifetime member and past president (1977-1978). She loved to golf and was also a lifetime member of Lakelands Golf and Country Club and was a volunteer for the junior golf program.
She will be greatly missed by her dear family and close friends.
A visitation for Barbara will take place on Sunday, July 10th at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48375, beginning at 2pm until 8 pm with a rosary at 7pm.
A funeral mass will take place at Our lady of Sorrows, 23815 Power Rd, Farmington, MI 48336, on Monday July 11th with an instate period at 9:30am until time of funeral liturgy at 10am.
Barbara will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Southfield at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made in Barbara's honor to the
Christ Child Society
or the
Shriners.