Barbara A. Shepard Obituary

We bid farewell to Barbara A. Shepard (Pavilion, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 13, 2026 at the age of 90. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Herbert Brandes and Anna Brandes (Ryan); her granddaughter Shannon Shepard Harkins; her siblings, Herbert Brandes Jr. (Agnes), John Brandes (Martha), Arlene Brandes Hall (George), Mary Brandes Pollock (William), James Brandes, Ruby Shepard Ackley (Reid) and Dorothy Shepard Waite Kelly (Norman); her nieces and nephews, Thomas Waite, Russell Shepard (Susan Hoe), Wendy, Dale Kelso, David Brandes and Carrie Brandes; Harry (Pearl Shepard) and Betsy Lynn (Brian Shepard).

She is survived by: her daughter Anna Brandes (Ryan); her husband Robert Wayne Shepard; her grandchildren, Rachel, Heather, Ryan (Nicole), Todd Allen (Chrissy), Brian Ingalls, Scott (Jody), Gail De Witt (Byron), Josh (Amber), Jared (Shannon), Emma Leatham (Joseph), Daniel Carlson, Cristen Kingston (Pete), Jeremy (Stephanie Curry), Nicole Shepard, Morgan Mix (Dylan Dunbar), Justin Di Falco, Deanna Jackson (Mike), Nathan and Natalee Shepard; her great grandchildren, Hala Allen, Riley Allen, Katya, Anya Allen, Kyle, Haley Ingalls, Jordyn, Joslyn Shepard, Bailey, Anna Logsdon, Cameron, Aria, Joshua James Carlson, Lana, Titus, Sage, Seneca, Ephraim Carlson, Logan, Lily, Gabriel, Ava Leatham, Margo, Oliver Carlson, Addison, Jayden, Olivia Harkins, Carter Kingston, Dylan, Brooklyn Shepard, Wyatt, Mellie Young, Jamie Dunbar, Peyton and Archer Jackson; and her great great grandchild Harley Retta (Haley Ingalls).

The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, N.Y. 14020.