Barbara Crenshaw Obituary

Barbara Crenshaw of Sterling, Illinois passed away on September 19, 2026. Barbara, born on November 23, 1946, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Crenshaw to show support.

Barbara will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Barbara will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Barbara’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, John Gowler (Dorothy) and Dorothy Gowler (Lee); her children, Stephanie Novak (Hector Montanez), Arthur Novak, John Novak (Machelle), Mark Gordon (Carrie) and James Felton Jr. (April Renee Fox); her siblings, John E. Gowler, Alice Hulse (Jim) and Linda Gowler-Wesley (Eddie); her birth father Ralf J. Crenshaw; her brother Carl E. Crenshaw; her uncle Aubrey Franklin Lee; and her aunt Virginia Smith. She was also cherished by several grandchildren and grand child.