1926
Barbara
2021
Barbara Louise Yuratich Shackelford
December 19, 1926 — January 3, 2021
Barbara Louise Yuratich Shackelford passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 10:55 pm. She was born December 19, 1926 as first child to Frank Yuratich and Isabelle Beckett Yuratich of Bremerton, Washington. Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Eugene Shackelford, married 71 years and residents of Plaquemines Parish.
Affectionately nicknamed a “bad cook” and a road runner, Barbara’s favorite past-times included making the most delicious meals, playing cards, and creating beautiful quilts. Together, her and Donald traveled world, raised four generations of family, and did their best to bring knowledge, love, and laughter into the world around them. She is sorely missed, but knowing she’s been reunited with Donald, the pain is eased.
Barbara is sister to the late Donald Yuratich. Mother of the late Donald Ricky Shackelford (wife: Lynn Bono) and Michael Wayne Shackelford (wife: Patricia Parker). Grandmother of the late Noah Shackelford, Ryan Shackelford, Alicia Marie Shackelford, Ashley Shackelford Leber (Husband: Jeffery), and Sarah Louise Dickerson (Husband: Paul). Great-grandmother to Danika Marie, Landon Ricky, Baylyn Rose, Brennen Reed, Odin Ryder, and Cooper Eugene. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Mothe Funeral Home located at 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA 70058. Public viewing will be from 11am to 1pm with services immediately following. She will be laid to rest beside beside her husband, Donald, at Westlawn Cemetery located at 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, La
Affectionately nicknamed a “bad cook” and a road runner, Barbara’s favorite past-times included making the most delicious meals, playing cards, and creating beautiful quilts. Together, her and Donald traveled world, raised four generations of family, and did their best to bring knowledge, love, and laughter into the world around them. She is sorely missed, but knowing she’s been reunited with Donald, the pain is eased.
Barbara is sister to the late Donald Yuratich. Mother of the late Donald Ricky Shackelford (wife: Lynn Bono) and Michael Wayne Shackelford (wife: Patricia Parker). Grandmother of the late Noah Shackelford, Ryan Shackelford, Alicia Marie Shackelford, Ashley Shackelford Leber (Husband: Jeffery), and Sarah Louise Dickerson (Husband: Paul). Great-grandmother to Danika Marie, Landon Ricky, Baylyn Rose, Brennen Reed, Odin Ryder, and Cooper Eugene. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Mothe Funeral Home located at 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA 70058. Public viewing will be from 11am to 1pm with services immediately following. She will be laid to rest beside beside her husband, Donald, at Westlawn Cemetery located at 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, La
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