Barbara H. Brown, 95, passed away Wednesday, September 24th at a local care facility.
Funeral Services: 10:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Camp officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery
Visitation: 6-8 pm Monday September 29, 2014 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Barbara was born June 22, 1919, the only child of Richard B. Strickland and Bertha Ellen Taylor Strickland in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Waco High School in 1936, attended Baylor University for a short time, and graduated from Toby’s Business College in 1938. She was employed in several clerical positions before retiring from the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Waco. Later in life she sold Avon for many years.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at age twelve after hearing the Gospel preached at North Waco Baptist Church. She was later a member of Highland Baptist Church for over 40 years and has entertained family and friends with her talent for playing piano since she was a child.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Jason R. Shanks; granddaughter Dena J. Parsons Childs; and great-grandson Dalton W. Abner.
She is survived by her daughter, Virginia (Ginger) S. Norred and husband Don of Waco; son Ronald (Ron) S. Shanks and wife Ernestine of Woodway; grandson Marcus D. Shanks and wife Margaret of Woodway; and great-grandson Cullen J. Shanks of Woodway.
Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church in Waco.
The family would like to thank Bluebonnet Hospice for their outstanding service.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Dearest Ginger,
I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that I think of you often and miss you very much. May God wrap His arms around you during this time and give you comfort. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Kimberly
Ginger,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. You and Don are in our prayers. God Bless!
Ginger,
I know there is not much I can say that will give you comfort. But, just know that I love you like a sister, and truly care about you and what you must be going through. I only know to keep praying for you and that you will be blessed with peace and comfort that comes from the love of God, and all those here that love you too. Your Mom was a great lady and had a wonderful life. She is in even better hands now.
Love,
Patrick
Such a sweet lady. I enjoyed my visits with her, she always had such a lovely smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for allowing me to care for your precious mother these past few weeks.
Gwen Sammon, RN
Ginger, I am so very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Just know that God will comfort you and keep you close to Him in your time of sorrow. And know that I’ll be praying for you and your family. Love to you and Don.
Dear Ginger
I am so sorry to hear about Nana, she really was a very sweet woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Don. you can call me any time.
Love,Janie
Nana will always have a special place in my heart. I will always cherish the times we had together. She was an Angel on Earth and raised two of the best people I have ever know, I know she she is playing piano for God in heaven now and is no longer in pain
Love,
Jackie
Ginger, my heart is saddened by your mother’s passing & know that my prayers include you and family every day. After talking to you I know God has you in His hands and you are loved by Him and all of us that know you.
Ronnie (Ron) and Ginger,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss her dearly but know she is with our Lord watching over her entire family. You will never be at a loss for her love as you know her love is with you in your hearts.
David and Donna (McAfee) Van Wyk, Sr.
Your mom was the grandest of ladies, a charmer, and the dearest of my friends. I will miss her greatly, and I want you to know that I have been most richly blessed for having known her. GOD has another angel, and we can find solace in the warm memories she left us with. I am so sorry for your grieving but she would like for you to celebrate her new life. You know, as do I, that she will be there to welcome you when you cross over and THAT reunion will last throughout eternity. GOD bless you and Don during this most grievous season………
I have very fond memories of Ms Brown.
I spent a lot of time at her house in high school with Ginger. My last meory of her she was playing the piano and singing. Such a beautiful sweet woman. I know she will be missed by her family.
Ginger and Ron:
Our deepest condolences to you both. Your Mother was a sweetheart. My fondest memories of her was when she and my Grandmother (her Aunt Lucille) would play the piano and sing their favorite tunes. They always put aside a couple of hours every visit to play and sing. They would always go back and forth with each other on how they thought the other was a better piano player (their modesty prevailed!!), but there was never a doubt who had the most beautiful singing voice…your Mother. She could hum and sing a tune that would stick with you for weeks!! I remember taking Aunt Gloria to Waco to visit ‘BaBa’, as Aunt Gloria called her, when ‘Glo’, as your Mother called her, was humming the tune, “You’ll Always Be the Fire I Can’t Put Out”, I told her how that was one of my current favorite C&W songs, she said, “Mine, too! I just love the tune!”, and she picked it out on the piano while we were there. Your Mother would just hum or whistle a piece of a tune and instantly, Aunt Gloria would say, “Well, let’s hear some music!” Then it was time for your Mother and my Grandmother to pull out the piano bench! I will miss her and that sweet, never ending smile she always had. Her smile and laughter will always remain in my heart. We know that she is in God’s loving arms, what a beautiful reunion she has had. We are promised that we will reunite with all of them one day. Love you both….Patty, WJ and Family.
Ron,
My condolences on the loss of your mother. I remember her as a beautiful, elegant lady from her visits to our farm. My mother passed in 1998. She always spoke well of your mother. I was only 10-12 years of age when you visited to see your pony. I loved that horse so much and he gave me so much joy growing up. Wishing you and your family well. Thank you for letting me know. It triggered so many good memories of that time of my life. By the way, I still have horses and ride as often as I can.
We’re so sorry for your loss. She was a blessing to me. I’ve wondered where she was for several years. I would have loved to have visited with her. She was always there for me when she lived across the street. I know she will be missed deeply. She’s with her Lord now.
Carlene, John, Jeffrey and Johnny
Our condolences to you all over the loss of your Mother. She was a beautiful lady and I’ll always remember her kindness to me. The pictures are a lovely tribute to her and the family. May God grant you all peace in time to come. We know she is in the Arms of our Father.
Ginger and Ron and Families – It was good to have met your Mom, several years ago. She was so spirited and feisty ( in a good way! ) ………………….. I hope that your entire family continues to remember her – through all stages of her life – as I do my parents and grandparents ….. they will always be a part of us. Barbara’s health and memory is perfect, now – in the arms of our Loving Saviour. God bless all of you. The family pictures are really great.
Ginger, I just enjoyed watching the photo slideshow of your mom’s life. It was a lovely tribute to a lovely woman. She was a gracious Southern lady who loved the Lord, her family and friends well. We are grateful for our 30 years of friendship. Barbara lived in the present and was always good to ask how our children were doing and what Bill and I were up to. Our kids loved climbing the trees at her duplex and playing with Rowdy and the cats. And we enjoyed sharing our many Deacon/Naomi Banquet “dates” together. We will truly miss this sweet woman but have utmost confidence we will see her again and enjoy our heavenly home forever.