Barbara Groce Shaw

She was born 78 years ago to Mary “Catherine” (Stephenson) Groce and Robert C. Groce, both of whom are deceased.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Dick) Hootman, Lisa (David) Powers, Renee (Dave) Corbett, step-daughter, Andrea (Marty) Bickle, and her son, Michael McCabe. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Melissa (Josh) Moore, Justin (Nikki) Crown, Angie (Chris) Bryan, Ryan (Molly) Guilliams, Shannon Slaughter, Stacey McCabe, Heather (Jon) McMasters, Samantha Corbett, and step-grandchildren, Lauryn and Brooke Bickle. Barbara is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, her loving sister, June Ann (Paul) Strohacker, special cousin, Jane Bingham, and several other cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rollin Shaw, the father of her children, Denny McCabe, daughter, Denise Diane “DeeDee” McCabe, great-granddaughter, Jasmayn Bryan whom Barbara baptized, special niece, Paula Christy, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Years after retiring from Buehler’s bakery, Barbara volunteered as a Pink Lady at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She served the Lord and her family with all of her heart. She loved caring for others, playing the organ and piano, writing poetry, singing and spending time with her family, especially the little children. She also loved her stuffed animals, yogurt, and ice cream.

Her acts of kindness are endless and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially all her caretakers from Coshocton Springs and Hospice. They will always remember her smile and funny little “giggle.”

“Our mother held our hands for a little while and our hearts forever.”

Per Barbara’s wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Word Worship Center on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. with Pastor James Gross officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Health Services of Coshocton County Hospice 230 S. 4th St., Coshocton, OH 43812 or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church 805 Main St., Coshocton, OH 43812.

An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawsonfuneralhome.com.