Barbara Sharove Shocket

SHOCKET, Barbara Sharove, 86, of Richmond, died July 4, 2023. Barbara was preceded in death by husband, Ronald D. Shocket; parents, Isadore Sharove and Sara Green Sharove. She is survived by her children, Dr. I. David Shocket and his wife, Patty Martin, S. Michael Shocket and his wife, Rathana Shocket, Sara Waskin and her husband, Dr. Mitchell Waskin, Nancy Shocket; sister-in-law, Judy Gerson; eight grandchildren, Eliza and Mia Shocket, Isabel and Eli Shocket, Matthew and Zack Waskin and Alana and Rachel Levin. Barbara enjoyed a full life. She lost both of her parents by the time she was 13 and she was raised by her mother's friend, Margaret Parrish under the guardianship of her uncle. Barbara married Ronald at 18 years old and had four children over the following eight years. Barbara began investing in real estate in the 1970s, a passion she enjoyed for almost 50 years. She was honored to be part of the creation of the Womans Bank in 1976. She loved being part of the Richmond Apartment Owners Assoc. and after retirement, her happiest moments were being able to watch her dear friend Lewis Little grow his real estate business. Barbara loved to travel, especially to the south of France but her favorite place was on 86th St. in Va. Beach. She loved meeting new people and was the ultimate entertainer and loved to make parties with her wide net of friends. She was fortunate to spend her last 6 years at Cedarfield where she was well cared for by both the staff and her circle of friends. Barbara was a lifelong member of Temple Beth El. She was always active in the Jewish Community and participated in many organizations throughout her life. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6 at Bliley's- Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., interment will take place immediately after at Richmond Beth-El Cemetery at Forest Lawn. For those unable to attend a livestream is available at Bliley's.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to The Va. Holocaust Museum, Temple Beth El, The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond or any charity of your choice.