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Barbara Shipman Obituary

Barbara Boozer Shipman Barbara Boozer Shipman, a former Beaufort artist, died Jan. 24 in Columbia. She operated an art gallery on Bay Street that featured her originals and prints for over 15 years. Her beloved work, "Dog Tired", sold over 10,000 copies. Other pieces were in the South Carolina Water Media Society and Southern Watercolor Society shows and won State Fair awards. Her flagship work, "Lots of Coconuts", was included in the American Watercolor Society's 1994 show in New York. She is survived by her son Bryan, daughter-in-law Caroline, sisters Sydney and Melisa, brother Thomas, nieces Angela, Elizabeth and Sarah, and nephews Thomas and William.

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Published by The Island Packet on Jan. 31, 2019.

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Margaret Smith Crowther

March 9, 2022

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March 9, 2022

Margaret Smith Crowther

March 9, 2022

I am deeply saddened to learn of Barbara´s death that was far to soon. Barbara was a childhood friend of mine from New Smyrna Beach where we were both raised. Barbara and I had sleepovers as young teenagers, and I thought it was the coolest thing that she lived on the beachside because my family lived on the mainland. I knew her family very well and also her late husband, Bryan. I´m attaching two items. Sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy to Barbara´s family.

Beverly D Grabowski

April 2, 2021

I am so sad to read one of my dearest friends passed away. There was a time we were inseparable. That time was when I worked in her Art Gallery on Bay Street.

TINA FRIPP

April 1, 2019

What a wonderful artist and southern lady.I enjoyed my many years of art shows and her gallery visits in Beaufort. She is missed here in Beaufort. Hope she is painting angels in heaven.Tina Braswell Fripp

Camille Ransom

February 11, 2019

As most of us go through life we tend to make new friends and lose others; Barbara was different. She was your friend for life, I wish everyone could have known her as I did.

Camille Ransom

February 11, 2019

As most of us go through life we tend to make new friends and lose old friends; Barbara was different. She was your friend for life, I wish everyone could have known her as I did.

Connie Hipp (Nobles)

February 4, 2019

So very sad to hear of Barbara's passing. Such a beautiful, creative lady. My heart goes out to Bryan and family.

Sande Scovill/Biszak

February 1, 2019

I will miss the friend of 40 years ago. You made such an impact on my life. I have admired you always and saddened the last few years I was unable to be the friend of our earlier years. My world is better because of you and your talent. Sympathies to your family and especially to Bryan.

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