Barbara Crema

December 23, 1936 - November 2, 2018

CREMA , BARBARA (BARBY JO), - of Galloway, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2018 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family. Barby Jo was born and raised in Atlantic County with her parents Raymond and Annice (Dean) Locke. She attended Glassboro State College. Barbara was a soloist with a beautiful voice and a floral designer at Driftwood Florist. Barby Jo was also the 4th runner up for the Ms. NJ Senior America Pageant. Out of all of her accomplishments being a mother was her greatest priority. She grew up with the love of her life Richard (Rit) Crema and they were happily married for 63 years. Barbara was a wonderful, spiritual, beautiful, youthful, kind and forever giving mother and grandmother. Her beautiful voice will always be remembered. Barby Jo leaves behind her devoted husband Richard, her loving children Noreen (Bill) Wills, Ray (Brenda) Crema, Bea Ann (Steve) Melici, her cherished grandchildren Kristy (Shawn), Jenny (Nate), Becky (Nate), David (Abby), Garret, Daniel and her adored 9 1/2 great grandchildren, and her sister Mary Ann (Roy) Wallace. A celebration of Barby Jo's life will be held at Beacon Evangelical Free Church 420 S 6th Ave Galloway. Family and friends will be greeted on November 9, 2018 at 4 pm. A service will begin at 6 pm.