Barbara Shaw Hebert

Barbara Shaw Hebert passed away on February 26, 2026, at 83 years of age. She was born on October 29, 1942, in Huntington Park, CA to the late Col. Robert C. Shaw and the late Evelyn Baumeister Shaw. She was a member of Chi Omega at McNeese University, where she met her husband, Jay. Barbara was a beloved long-time Bucktown resident and St. Louis King of France Parishioner.

She was very devout and spent much of her time in service to the church; this dedicated service was recognized when she was awarded the Order of St. Louis Medallion. She worked for many years for Fr. Harold F. Cohen and Closer Walk Ministries. Barbara was also very active in doing Pro-Life work, preparing and distributing “Monthly Prayer Requests for Priests” calendars, and making rosaries to send around the world.

Affectionately known as the “Neighborhood Cat Lady,” she loved all of God’s creatures. She also enjoyed playing the organ, sewing, and gardening while she was still able to do so.

Barbara will be remembered as beautiful inside and out. She was happy and smiling until her final breath. She was loved by all who knew her.

She cherished her family greatly. Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, John E. “Jay” Hebert; her “favorite” daughter, Christine Hebert Sigle; her “favorite” son, Michael Jay Hebert (April); her “favorite” brother, Frank Shaw (Jan); her “favorite” grandchildren, Alexis Hebert Herring (Chris) and Michael Hebert, Jr.; and “favorite” great-grandchildren, DJ Herring, Jace Herring, and Amalie Herring.

The family would like to give special thanks to Heart of Hospice for all their care and support.

The services will be on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124. The visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m., with recitation of the Rosary at 12:15 p.m. Interment will follow the Mass at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to allGodsbabies.org.

To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com