Barbara Jean Cristofori 83 of Shelbyville, IN passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at  her daughter's residence in Shelbyville.

Born Saturday, February 06, 1932 in Lincoln Park, MI, she was the daughter of Frank L Russell and Clara Diehl.

Barbara  married Henry Cristofori, Sr. on Friday, December 30, 1949 he survives.

Other survivors include her, daughters, Christine Leming, and Tina (Greg) Cherry both of Shelbyville, IN, son, Robert Cristofori, Shelbyville, IN, sister, Rita Metz, Tuscon, AR, Eleven Grandchildren, Twelve Great grandchildren

Mrs. Cristofori  was preceded in death by her parents, son, Henry C. Cristofori, Jr. daughter, Deena Cristofori, grandson, Kyle Leming, and sister, Dorothy M Tremblay, .

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Barbara was a homemaker, loving wife and mother.  She enjoyed bowling, her favorite color was purple.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Crossroad Community Church, 475 Progress Parkway, Shelbyville, IN.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, IN. 46176 or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th Street, Columbus, IN 47201.

Funeral Directors Greg, Sheila and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mrs.Cristofori.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .