Barbara Crowe Shomaker

Barbara Crowe Shomaker, age 88, passed away on January 31, 2024, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, N.C. She had been a resident of Deerfield Assisted Living Center for the past year, where she was well-loved and given excellent care. Barbara was born February 12, 1935, in Avery County, N.C. to the late Harold and Mamie Crowe. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 69 years, Doyle Shomaker and her brother Bill Crowe, and sister Deane Crowe. A Linville native, Barbara was a graduate of Newland High School, and later became a registered nurse. Barbara served as an Operating Room Supervisor at Cannon Memorial Hospital until her retirement. Barbara and Doyle raised their family in Banner Elk and were a vital part of the community. They were blessed with three children, David Shomaker (Donna), Lisa Shomaker Townsend (Ken), and Eric Shomaker (Cynthia). They were also blessed with five grandchildren, Preston (Logan) Shomaker, Calvin Shomaker, Spencer Shuford (Taylor), Karaline Cantler (Clay), and Harrison Shomaker (engaged to Emily Dover), and great-grandchildren, Lochlan Shomaker, Tate Shuford, Emmie Shuford, and Graham Cantler. She is also survived by her brother, Norman Crowe (Arlene), of Morganton, N.C., and sister Trudy Walters (Steve) of Birmingham, Al. Barbara loved and served her family well and was a gracious hostess with a wonderful gift of hospitality. She was known for her beautiful table settings, homegrown foods, and chicken and dumplings! Barbara was an active member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Banner Elk, where she sang in the choir and was a part of women’s groups and Bible studies, hosting some in her home. The highest compliment to a life is that they loved well, and Barbara Lee Crowe Shomaker most certainly did that. She is surely hearing the words of Matthew 25:23 spoken over her, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord!” Services for Barbara C. Shomaker will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 3:00 pm at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. George Wright and Rev. Don Holder officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to Doyle in the church cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to our many family and friends, Amorem Hospice and Palliative Care, and Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund or to Hebron Colony. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Shomaker family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Barbara and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary