Barbara Ellen Shank, 69, of Rockingham, Virginia, passed away July 24, 2023, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg. Virginia, with her daughter, Emily, and friend, Gwen, by her side.
She was born Feb. 16, 1954, in Elkins and was the daughter of the late Richard and Virginia Thompson Burns.
Mrs. Shank was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, watching the Hallmark Channel and spending time with her family. She was also a member of the Moose Lodge.
On Nov. 24, 1971, she married Jerry Lynwood Shank, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2019.
Surviving are a daughter, Emily Arey and companion, Louis; son-in-law, Gregory Arey; brothers, Richard “Jake” Burns and wife, Linda, Danny Burns and Tommy Burns and wife, Karen; sisters, Christina Evans and husband, Fred, Donna Burns and husband, Kenny “Buck,” Tamela Carr and husband, Larry, and Amy Vandevander and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Austin Lee Oakes and Logan Scott Oakes; God-daughter, Alicia Van Nest; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joey Burns; and a sister, Patsy Nicholas.
A memorial service was conducted Saturday at Grace Mennonite Fellowship Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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