Our beloved mother, Helen E Barcroft,
age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7th with
her 6 children by her side along with her cat she named Baby. She was
born on May 29, 1942, a daughter of Charles and Anna Lee Wheeler
Eickleberry. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and
great grandmother who was always there for her family offering support and love
in abundance. She was known for her kindness and strength. She always put her family first. She enjoyed spending time with family
even if it was just going for a long car ride, shopping and going out to eat.
She was a retired Cadiz police office
as a major serving the department for over 30 years. She touched
countless lives during her career as a police officer. Her strength and
wisdom inspired all who knew and worked with her.
Preceding her in death in addition to
her parents was her husband Bill Barcroft whom she was married to for 48
years. Her brothers, Donald Eickleberry, Bob Eickleberry, Carl
Eickleberry and a sister, Louise Hennen. A grandson, Drew Palmer, granddaughter,
Stacy Brooks. A special sister-in-law, Janet (Sis) Spaar, brother-in-
law, Ed Barcroft.
Surviving are her 6 children, Diana
Jones, Chuck (Erin) Barcroft, Darlene (Gene) Brooks, Donna (Archie) Best, Bill
(Joy) Barcroft, DeeDee (Mark) Barcroft. Along with 21 grandchildren and
19 great grandkids. Also surviving are her brothers-in-law, Joe (Sally)
Barcroft and Bob (Rhonda) Barcroft, and her sister-in-law Nancy
Ott.
Visitation was Wednesday, from 2-4 and
6-8 at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz where her funeral services were Thursday,
September 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. with Paul Giffin officiating. Burial will
follow Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers the family is
asking for memorial contributions to be made to the Harrison County Cancer
Crusaders, c/o Julie McPeak, 226 Charleston Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 or
Harrison County Pulling for a Cure, P.O. Box 79, Cadiz, Ohio 43907
