Barbara J. Plotts, age 75 of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday morning, June 17, 2009 at her home following a lingering illness. Barbara was born on June 3, 1934 in Branch County to Manley and Edith (Stove) Lance. Barbara met and later married Leo Plotts on August 2, 1950 in White Cloud and Leo preceded her in death on January 13, 2002. Barbara has been a lifelong resident of the area where she had worked at Wolverine World Wide in Big Rapids until her retirement. Barbara had enjoyed bowling, crocheting, knitting, gardening and baking.

Barbara is survived by her children, Leon Plotts of White Cloud; Oliver (Pam) Plotts of White Cloud; Durwin Plotts of White Cloud; Betty (David) Krueger of White Cloud; Leo (Michelle) Plotts of White Cloud; Douglas Plotts of White Cloud; 22 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; half sisters, Dawn (Ron) Jackson of North Dakota; Cricket (Russell) Peterman of Grand Rapids; half brothers, Pete (Judy) Smart of Florida; Mike Smart of Big Rapids. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters.

VISITATION : Friday, June 19, 2009 from 9am 11am at the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICES : Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11am at the funeral home. INTERMENT : Goodwell Township Cemetery. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Plotts family online at www.crandellfh.com.