Barbara D. Minshell
July 16, 1938 - January 13, 2022
Barbara D. Minshell, loving mother and grandmother, age 83 years, passed away on January 13, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1938, in Coxsackie, N.Y. , and is the daughter of the late LeRoy and Dorothy (Hotaling) Swartout. Besides her parents, Barbara is predeceased by her loving husband Jack Minshell who passed away on January 25, 1980, her son Mark Minshell who passed away on October 31, 1997, and her sister Rosemary Helen Baxter Muller who passed away on June 17, 2020. During her lifetime, Barbara grew up on her parent’s dairy farm in Coxsackie, N.Y., and she also was employed at The A & P Grocery Store in Coxsackie, N.Y. After her husband’s passing, Barbara was employed at The Senate in Albany, N.Y. and her duties there included working the mail room as a mail person. After her employment at The Senate, Barbara was employed at Matter Contracting Company in Coxsackie, N.Y. as a phone receptionist. She was a member of The First Reformed Church in Coxsackie, N.Y. Barbara loved spending time with her family, she also loved singing and since she grew up on her parent’s dairy farm she especially loved cows and farm animals. Survivors include her daughter Janis Winters and her husband Darrin, her son Gregg Minshell (Shelley Yager), her beloved grandchildren Jessica and Michael Winn, Shelby Minshell, and Nicholas, Courtney and Tyler Minshell, and many friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at The W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, N.Y. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. For everyone’s protection in accordance with the guidelines due to the Covid19 Virus Pandemic, face masks will be required regardless of vaccination status, and social distancing will be adhered to for everyone’s protection and safety. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the family plot of The Riverside Cemetery, Coxsackie, N.Y. Donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to The First Reformed Church, 284 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, N.Y. Barbara will be sorely missed by all. Condolences may be made at www.wcbradyssonsinc.net.
Barbara D. Minshell, loving mother and grandmother, age 83 years, passed away on January 13, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1938, in Coxsackie, N.Y. , and is the daughter of the late LeRoy and Dorothy (Hotaling) Swartout. Besides her parents,... View Obituary & Service Information