Barbara Ellen Shumaker Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara Ellen Shumaker of Columbus, Indiana, who passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Gabbard and Fannie Gabbard (Burris); her husband Halbert Shumaker; and her daughter Brenda Shumaker. She is survived by: her daughters, Beverly Kinser of Columbus and Peggy Ward-Thompson of Indianapolis; her grandchildren, Dena Salinas (Chris) of Columbus, Kari Kinser of Columbus, Brandon Shumaker (Amy) of Columbus and Matthew Ward of Indianapolis; her great grandchildren, Whitney Purdue (Brett), Chaz Berger and Benjamin Kinser-Sapp; and her great great grandchildren, Halliey, Ethan, Gabriel, Cainan, Remington and Karter.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.