Barbara Janet Shelton

Barbara Janet Shelton was born October 10, 1938 in Enterprise, Kansas to Margaret and Robert Buhrer. She was an extremely talented young woman. Whether she was singing onstage or twirling a baton with the band, Barbara was always involved in the arts.

After college, Barbara devoted 17 years of marriage to Richard K. Fickett, with whom she adopted three children-- Michael, David, and Amy. She later married her second husband, Jack Shelton, and soon gave birth to their daughter, Shanna. Barbara was also stepmother to Jack's children-- Jack Jr., Robert, Trish, and Angelita.

Barbara wore many hats in her career life but was always drawn back to her love for music. She studied at SMU in Dallas, Texas and over sought multiple church choirs over the years. Her home church was Covenant United Methodist, where she also served as lay leader.

In recent years, Barbara has spent free time sharing her love of books and art through her social media pages and groups. She has made an amazing amount of friends around the world, and she has blessed many a news feed with beautiful artwork and literature.

Barb was proceeded in death by her father Robert Buhrer, mother Margaret Buhrer, husband Jack Shelton, stepson Jack Shelton, Jr, and grandson Terrance Fickett.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Covenant United Methodist Church, 3608 Matlock Road, Arlington, Texas 76015, on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. A committal service at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery will be held at a later date.