Barbara Thompson Shore, 72, was born on March 22, 1949. She passed away Feb. 13, 2022 from a long battle with kidney and liver disease.
Barbara was born in Sylva, N.C. and grew up in Murphy, N.C. She attended Murphy High School and Young Harris College before a career in banking in Atlanta, Ga. That is where she met the love of her life, Steve Shore. She also lived in St. Louis, Mo.; Southlake, Texas and recently Frisco, Texas.
Barbara had many hobbies including ceramics, crafting, scrap booking, traveling and shopping. While her children were young, she served in the PTA and was a constant volunteer at their school. She was also a huge sports fan and had a passion for football.
She will always be remembered for devoting her entire life to taking care of others. Her love for family and friends were what defined her as a person. She would do anything to help someone else in need.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Steve Shore; daughter, Stephanie Shore; parents John and Docia Thompson; and sister Wanda Thompson.
Barbara was survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Anna Shore of Celina, Texas; grandchildren, Carter and Sophie Shore, of Celina; brother, Tom Thompson, of Savannah, Ga.; brother-in law, David Shore, of Alpharetta, Ga.; sister in-law, Katie Spayd, of Watkinsville, Ga; five nieces, one nephew and many cousins.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at the First United Methodist Church in Celina.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in honor of Barbara to the Lymphangiomatosis and Gorham’s Disease Alliance at: www.lgdalliance.org. This is the disease Barbara’s daughter battled with her entire life.
To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, visit: tjmfuneral.com.