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1939
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2015
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Barbara Shahan Obituary
Barbara was born on September 23, 1939 in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Sewell and Emily Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Sewell; her sisters, Irene, Shirley, Louise, Kass, and Evelyn; and her son-in-law, Paul W, Allen Sr. At the age of 16, she moved to Delaware where she married at the age of 19 and spent the rest of her days raising a family and caring for others.
Barbara was a kind, patient, loving, caring, devoted, and compassionate person to all whose lives she touched. She loved reading the bible, listening to music, cooking, singing, telling stories about her life, drawing, and being a caregiver to both people and animals.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Samuel E. Shahan; two daughters, Kathy (Dave) and Samantha (Pat); one brother, Joseph Long; seven grandchildren, Stacey (Billy), Sam, Tina (Rick), Paul (Doris), Amy (Johnny), Dave (Shelley), and Kari (Rob); 13 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday, May 21, at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, DE 19709. The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 22, at 10 am at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Cemetery, Dover, DE.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Virginia
June 6, 2015
May the God of all comfort and hope be with the family at this very sad and difficult time.1Thessalonians 5:17
Barbara Gruwell
May 21, 2015
Sam and family,
So very sorry to read of Bobby's passing.
What a wonderful Christian person she was. She has left many beautiful memories
to so many. Memories are the legacy of love. May you find comfort, strength, and peace of mind in the difficult days ahead. I am sorry I won't be there, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Gruwell
Dan Bryan
May 19, 2015
Kathy and Family, So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person who was surrounded by beautiful people. May she Rest in Peace.
Scott & Dawn Baker
May 19, 2015
You have described your Mother beautifully. She was such a kind and caring person who is now enjoying Jesus, completely healed. We will be praying for God's peace for all of you because I know that she is ok! Love, Scott & Dawn Baker
April Tipton
May 19, 2015
RIP Aunt Bobby.....Hard to believe you are gone....will miss that great laugh and smile....give mommom, poppop, and Mom a kiss for me
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May
21
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home - Middletown212 North Broad Street P. O. Box 126, Middletown, DE 19709
May
22
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10:00 a.m.
Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home - Middletown212 North Broad Street P. O. Box 126, Middletown, DE 19709
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