Barbara Baker Shira
January 26, 2022
Barbara Baker Shira passed away January 26, 2022. Bobbie as she was known to family and friends was born in Pinehurst to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Baker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Harold “Happy” Baker, and husband Chet Shira.
She is survived by her brother Chuck Baker (Vinnie) and her first husband Ron Bezouska, children Julie Watson (Rick), Charlie Bezouska (Christy), Richard Bezouska (Tina), and Bo Bezouska (Tricia), stepchildren Kevin Shira (Judy) and Kim Eickloff (Leo). She has 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was an active member of the Federation of Women’s Club, the Ohio State University Alumni Association, and was a big “Buckeye” fan. She was a member of her childhood church, the First Baptist of Southern Pines. She was active in numerous church activities. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed visiting many countries.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to her church’s music programs.
Powell Funeral Home is serving the Shira family.
Our deepest sympathies and wishes for warm memories.
God’s Love and Blessings are bestowed on Bobbie and the family and friends she has left behind. The family has our sympathy and loving concern.