Barbara Jean Craycraft

Barbara Jean Craycraft, 92, of Middletown, passed away on January 22, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant . She was born in College Corner, Indiana on May 28, 1927 to parents John and Hilda (Knost) Duckett.

Barbara was a registered nurse and had a distinguished career at Middletown Regional Hospital in different nursing positions. Together with her husband, Ray, she enjoyed traveling, playing golf and bridge, and entertaining. She was a founding member of St. Luke's Church of Middletown and a member of First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years.

Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Ray Craycraft; daughters, Linda Rudolph (Tim) & Phyllis Ernst (Charles); grandchildren, Andrea Harvey (Joseph), Chuck Ernst (Jessica) & Max Rudolph; great grandchildren, Kendall Harvey & Dylan Harvey; nephews, Michael Duckett & Rodney Duckett; nieces, Marjorie Withrow & Arlene Thyen; and other loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ralph Duckett & Harry Duckett; and sisters, Mary Owens & Arizona Florer.

Funeral Service will be Monday, January 27, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd, Middletown with Rev. Michael Isaacs officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 11:00 - 12:00 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 2910 Central Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044 - OR - Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant Grace Center, 225 Britton Lane, Monroe, OH 45050.