Barbara Jane Krady

Barbara J. Krady, 84, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Lancaster, PA, died peacefully on December 20, 2021. She was born in 1937 in West Chester, PA, to the late Herbert and Mary Montgomery.   Along with her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband, Wilmer Krady, and sister, Jean Hands.  She is survived by her three children who are all in the Charlotte area: son, Michael Krady (Kody), daughter, Lisa Hymes (Patrick), and son, Christopher Krady. She has three grandchildren, grandson Jeffrey Hymes (Angie), granddaughter Jessica Hymes (Ryan), grandson Connor Krady, and her sister Darlene Sedlak. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Barbara graduated in 1955 from Kennett High School, in Kennett Square, PA. She began her career at Bell Telephone, but being a wife and mother of three was her most rewarding achievement. Barbara enjoyed flower gardening, crafting (quilling, sewing), and participating in local craft shows with her husband, Wilmer. She also enjoyed shopping and being fashionable, dancing when good music was played, and drinking coffee! She loved to chat with everyone, and no one was a stranger to her. She was a member of the Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, December 23, at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. Visitation begins at 2:00 pm, and a service will follow at 3:00 pm.

A separate service is being scheduled in Lancaster, PA (DeBord Snyder Funeral Home). Graveside services will occur at Silver Spring Cemetery, in Lancaster PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Barbara’s name to the American Respiratory Care Foundation or the COPD Foundation.