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In Memory

Barbara Jo Brickey - Class Of 1975 VIEW PROFILE

Barbara Jo Brickey

Barbara J. (Brickley) Shepard

August 15, 1957 ~ September 16, 2021 (age 64)

South Bend - Barbara Jo "Barb" Shepard, 64, passed away in the company of her loved ones on September 16, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Her passing was unexpected, following a brief illness. She received exceptional care from the doctors and nurses of the ICU, whose tireless professionalism is greatly appreciated by the family.

Barb was born in South Bend, Indiana to Barbara (Higginson) and John H. Brickley. The only girl amongst four children, she managed her brothers with pluck and a great sense of humor. Barb went on to graduate from Ball State University and later married her college sweetheart, Bruce. They made their home in South Bend and raised three children together. Once her kids reached school-age, she began a career with Key Bank, which spanned more than 25 years.

Notably great with kids, Barb loved being a mom, aunt, and nana. Full of fun, warmth and patience, she was often seen with an entourage of little ones at family gatherings. Her life was centered around caring for others, and she did so with energy and grace.

Barb's light is more present than ever in the hearts of those who love her. Barb is survived by her mother, Barbara Brickley; husband, Bruce Shepard; children, Annie (Todd) Coryell, David (Stephanie) Shepard, and Erin (Austin) Turner; grandchildren, Brooks and Mora Coryell, Rynne Shepard, and Luke and Levi Turner; brothers, Bob (Lina) Brickley, John (Jennifer) Brickley, Tom (Kathy) Brickley; eight adoring nieces and nephews; and her faithful friend, Sonya Harrington among many others. Barb is preceded in death by her father, John H. Brickley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her honor to Team Catapult at www.teamcatapult.org/take-action.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Posted online on September 21, 2021

 

9/21/2021  EJS



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