Shirley M. Barber
Funeral Information
Home:
Beaver Dams, NY
Date of Death:
January 14, 2012
Place of Birth:
Carnwath, PA
Birthdate:
October 06, 1938
Age:
73
Memorial Service:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 5:00 PM Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, Corning, NY
Visitation:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3-5pm at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, Corning, NY
Biography
Shirley M. Barber, age 73, of Beaver Valley, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Shirley was born October 6, 1938 in Carnwath, PA. She was the daughter of Patrick and Catherine (Fleck-Brown) Collins. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Barber in 2007.
Shirley had a strong sense of family and loved planning dinners and picnics. She loved reading true crime books, watching Nancy Grace, playing slots and was an avid sports fan- Penn State, the Mets, NASCAR and The Little League World Series. Shirley loved to travel- she cherished her trips to Michigan, California, Atlantic City, Niagara Falls, Las Vegas and Florida. Her Saturday mornings were spent hunting for the next big bargain and Friday lunches were spent with the Ole Ladies Club.
She is survived by three sons: David Barber of Westland , MI, Mark (Nancy) Barber of Horseheads, Skip Barber of Beaver Valley; two sisters: Linda Mapes of Watkins Glen and Peggy Lund of Bakersfield , CA; brother: Hugh Gallaher of Painted Post. She also has six grandchildren: Matthew Heymann of Horseheads, Samuel Barber of Beaver Valley, Alexander Barber of Beaver Valley, Katie Heymann of Horseheads, Lacey Hallock and Leah Hallock both of Tennessee. Along with her husband and Parents, Shirley was also predeceased by three brothers and one sister.
Calling hours will be held on January 18, 2012 from 3-5 PM at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 E. Pulteney Street, Corning. A memorial service will take place immediately following the calling hours at Carpenter's Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations in Shirley's honor may be made to the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 or the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 299, Rochester NY 14624
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Shirley had a strong sense of family and loved planning dinners and picnics. She loved reading true crime books, watching Nancy Grace, playing slots and was an avid sports fan- Penn State, the Mets, NASCAR and The Little League World Series. Shirley loved to travel- she cherished her trips to Michigan, California, Atlantic City, Niagara Falls, Las Vegas and Florida. Her Saturday mornings were spent hunting for the next big bargain and Friday lunches were spent with the Ole Ladies Club.
She is survived by three sons: David Barber of Westland , MI, Mark (Nancy) Barber of Horseheads, Skip Barber of Beaver Valley; two sisters: Linda Mapes of Watkins Glen and Peggy Lund of Bakersfield , CA; brother: Hugh Gallaher of Painted Post. She also has six grandchildren: Matthew Heymann of Horseheads, Samuel Barber of Beaver Valley, Alexander Barber of Beaver Valley, Katie Heymann of Horseheads, Lacey Hallock and Leah Hallock both of Tennessee. Along with her husband and Parents, Shirley was also predeceased by three brothers and one sister.
Calling hours will be held on January 18, 2012 from 3-5 PM at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 E. Pulteney Street, Corning. A memorial service will take place immediately following the calling hours at Carpenter's Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations in Shirley's honor may be made to the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 or the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 299, Rochester NY 14624
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Venkat Lakkuru
2012-01-16 19:51:15
We wish to extend our condolences and let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy
2012-01-16 23:09:02
I love you sis and will miss you more than you will ever know. Thank you for teaching me to accept family, laugh, and mostly love.
Pam Holik
2012-01-17 12:00:11
To Dave and all of the Barber Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Kruti Goswami
2012-01-17 13:59:50
Dave,
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jane Ertzbischoff
2012-01-17 14:27:25
Dave & family, I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers
Surya
2012-01-17 15:04:24
Dave, I am sorry for your loss. My heartfelt Condolences to you and your family
Kathleen McMillan
2012-01-17 16:10:12
Dave,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathleen McMillan
Linda Mapes
2012-01-17 16:20:23
Your time with us has ended but fear not Sis, you leave us with exceptional memories, joys to numerous to mention and a pain in our heart that is too vivid to think about tomorrow. Fear not as --like you always told us "This too shall pass" Go in peace, thank you because of you I am a better person-until we meet again I love you.
Gopinath Jale
2012-01-17 18:26:33
Dave,my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.We wish her soul R.I.P.
Parthiban
2012-01-17 19:09:19
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Please extend my deepest sympathy to your family. May her memory be eternal.
Karen and Alicia Copley
2012-01-17 22:21:52
Dave, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Lee Carson
2012-01-18 02:37:35
You were an inspiration to me, you could always see the positive in every situation. I know that my mother thought the world of you too. Until we meet again R.I.P. Please say hello to everyone up there for me, let my dad know I sure could use a sign of what to do right now! You will be missed dearly but never forgotten. Love ya Aunt Shirley~
Radhakrishnan
2012-01-18 07:31:00
Dave,
We feel sorry for your loss, Our heartfelt Condolences to you and your family.
antonio
2012-01-18 09:44:53
Dave, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.My prayers are with you and your family
Rosa
2012-01-18 16:29:56
Dave, my condolances. I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you
Dave
2012-01-18 16:39:10
Well Mom, today is the day that we say goodbye. Will miss you more that you know. Give Dad a hug from me.
Carrie Rentenbach
2012-01-18 16:54:56
To the Barber family:
I am so sorry for you loss. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Arun
2012-01-18 21:08:24
Dave - My heartfelt condolences on the sad news of your mother's passing away. May her soul rest in peace.