Barbara "Barb" J. Shores Obituary (1942 - 2022)

Barbara J. "Barb" Shores, 79 of Virden passed away peacefully January 28, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born October 14, 1942 in Buckhannon, West Virginia daughter of Willie M. and Breatice (Smith) Martin. She married Robert Shores on September 30, 1961 in Plano, Illinois and he survives her passing. Barb had worked as an LPN at Sunrise Manor in Virden for over 25 years and took joy in caring for the residents. She loved her home and took great pride in making it a special place for friends and family to gather. She loved the outdoors, flowers, flying, shopping and cooking. In their later life, Barb & Bob really enjoyed gaming with their brothers and sisters. Most of all, she loved caring for her family and spending time with them. In addition to her loving husband of 60 years, Bob, she is survived by her sons Robert Douglas Shores of Carlinville and Kelly Wayne (Renee`) Shores of Thayer; daughter Tina Elizabeth (John) Burtle of Virden; grandchildren Andrew Shores, Whitney Waldron, Savannah Shores and Olivia (Dylan) Tredennick; great grandchildren Kade and Kash Waldron; brother James Martin of Plano, IL and many nieces and nephews. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Brock Scoggins, brother Robert Glen Martin, sisters Betty Johnson and Mabel Winemiller. Funeral services for Barb will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will follow at Virden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested and may be made to the ALS Association and will received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden who is honored to be caring for Barb's family.