Barbara Kerr Clisby

Barbara Kerr Clisby, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 just 8 days shy of her 94th birthday. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

Born on November 2, 1930, she was the youngest of 3 children and grew up in Clifton, NJ with her sister, brother and loving parents. 

After graduating from Clifton High School at the age of 16, Barbara attended both Hope College and National College of Education and went on to become a pre-school teacher. 

She met and married Arthur Keppel Cloetingh and they had four wonderful sons.  After his passing, she met and married Kilshaw Edgar Clisby and they had a loving daughter. 

Actively involved in the community, she volunteered with Junior Service Board, Neighborhood League, the Devon Horse Show and in her later years at Wayne Presbyterian where she served as a childcare volunteer and on the Chancel Committee. 

She enjoyed playing golf and was a long-time member of St. David's Golf Club and the Bonita Bay Club.  She loved to play Bridge and was an avid Eagles fan, who along with Clis, was a long-time season ticket holder. 

Barbara is survived by her children, Elizabeth Clisby Nikolic (Alex), Brian Charles Cloetingh (Mims), David Christian Cloetingh (Patricia) and Stephen Kerr Cloetingh (Carolyn); stepchildren, Dianne Clisby Hillman and Richard Clisby; daughter-in-law Joan Edwards Cloetingh;18 wonderful grandchildren and 15 precious great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Kilshaw Edgar Clisby, son Thomas Keppel Cloetingh, daughter-in-law Barbara Edwards Cloetingh, stepson-in-law James Hillman and stepson Robert Clisby. 

The value of family was the most important legacy that Barbara has passed on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   

Relatives and friends are invited to her Celebration of Life on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00 am Wayne Presbyterian Church 125 E. Lancaster Ave. Wayne pa 19087. Live streaming will be available Here.   

Interment will be private. 

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com