BORN

1932

DIED

2016

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Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

3195 Atlanta Highway

Athens, Georgia

Barbara Andersen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2016.

Barbara K. Andersen, 83, of Athens, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016.

Barbara was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania and grew up in the community of Port Carbon, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd B. Kindig and Marjorie Lee Kindig and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Andersen. Barbara was a retired professor of nursing, a member of St. James United Methodist Church, and served her community in many ways.

Survivors include her children, Debra Shaw Hess and husband, Eric; Bryan Richard Shaw; Gretchen Shaw Bowen and husband, Gary; Leslie Shaw Hopkins and husband, Sam, all of Athens; brother-in-law, Charles Andersen of Gaithersburg, MD; grandchildren, Brandon Card, Helen Hess, Mariana Hess, Gabriel Bowen, and Gregory Bowen; and great-granddaughters, Piper, Robin and Jordan Card.

A service of joy will be held Sunday, October 30 at 3 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Curington officiating. Everyone is welcome who wishes to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Bigger Vision of Athens or to St. James United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

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October 27, 2016

My condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9

October 27, 2016

Tee M

Debra and family, I extend my condolences. Praying that the sorrow you feel will be sustained by God's peace. 1Thessalonians 2: 16-17. He is your strength.

October 24, 2016

A sweet servant has gone home. She will always be a role model for me. Our sympathies to all the family.
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October 23, 2016

Connie Mann

I've worked at Arbor Terrace for a little over 2 years and feel blessed to have had the chance to get to know Barbara. I will miss her angelic spirit and tender sweet smile. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. Love and prayers to you all.

October 22, 2016

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October 22, 2016

Abbie Holbrook

Sending much love to your family. I know we've traveled a similar journey with our mamas. Take good care each other.

October 22, 2016

Bernstein Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

October 21, 2016

My deepest sympathy to all the family. Barbara was loved by many people.
Adrienne Colley

October 16, 2016

Walter Presswood

We were friends from Wesley Memorial UMC in Cleveland, TN. Everyone was saddened when they moved to Athens because they were so involved in the ministries of the church in Cleveland and missed them dearly. Dick introduced me to Bishop Hill, Illinois, for which I was always grateful. Rest In Peace, my friends!

October 14, 2016

Betty Davenport

Deepest Sympathy to the Anderson Family, Mrs. Barbara was a sweet person.

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