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Barbara Sheid Obituary
Her body will be cremated and there will be no services.
Pettett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara was born on Oct. 6, 1942, in Jamaica, N.Y., to Robert Sheid and Marie (Delisser) Sheid.
She had worked as a bookkeeper.
Barbara was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Murphysboro.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Winslow and Jeanette Phinney of San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren, Allyson Phinney and Ryleigh Phinney, both of San Diego, and Melissa Phinney of Maryland; one brother, John Sheid of Florida; one sister, Pat Porter of Long Island, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
Barbara is also survived by very close friends and care givers, Peggy and David McCormick of Murphysboro.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Jonathan Michael Phinney.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Sheid
Selma Wallach
July 17, 2008
It was a pleasure knowing Barbara. To family and friends, know that I share your loss and extend my sincere condolences. May she rest in peace with our loving messages.
Erica Sheid
July 14, 2008
Barb was my sister by marriage, officially, but blood relatives of the heart. We had a connection that surpassed the distance, as we seldomly were in the same physical place. I have many hand crafted gifts from her, and Peg, that keep her memory alive in my home. Her gutsy wisdom and direct expression of love will always be alive in my heart. She was close to my children which she managed to maintain across the miles. She will forever be a role model to all of us of how to survive, despite adversity! But now Peg must survive without her, and that will take the strength they both exhibited throughout their lives together, and more. Peggy, we all mourn Barb, but condolences and strength go out to you. We thank you for your never-ending love and dedication to Barbara. You! made her life worth living. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It is my wish that Marion (her Mom) was there to greet her with open arms when she passed, and they both breathed in deep healthy sighs of relief. Thanks to all of you who added quality to Barb's life.
Donna O'Brien
July 13, 2008
I am deeply saddened by Barb's passing and my sympathy is with all of those families, friends and loved ones who knew her. We will miss her. I thank Peg & Mac for taking such good care of her through all of her illness.
Pat Banks
July 13, 2008
Barbara was one of the first internet friends that I made. She was always helpful with any question I had about COPD. My sympathies go out to her family and Peg and Mac. May she rest in peace. She will be missed.
Pat
Ellen Dobrin
July 12, 2008
Barbara was an extremely thoughtful and caring person, no matter what she was going through herself. She was a real friend. May she rest in peace.
Wilma Helmert
July 12, 2008
Barb was a very old and dear friend of mine, we had our disease in common.
I know how hard it is to lose someone dear to you and my heart goes out to her family and to her dearest friends Peggy and David, know that she is at rest and will be waiting for us when our time comes.
God Bless You All
Dorothy Baillargeon
July 12, 2008
To Barbara's family and Peg I extend my most sincere sympathies. Barb was my internet friend and I never had the good fortune to meet her but felt I knew her forever. I know that Barb is no longer suffering and that is a consolation except we were not ready to part with her. May God help each one of you through this very difficult time
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