Barbara Gerber

Barbara Gerber, 65, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at her home. She courageously battled several health issues recently without any complaints.

She was born June 30, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, to Benjamin and Doris Shanetzky.

She had a very quick wit and sparkling sense of comedic "New York" humor. Barbara was known by the community as a courageous, caring, empathetic and compassionate person. She admired those who also fought courageous battles in life. She was a stellar, avid gardener and designed creative and beautiful embroidery. She loved ballet, theater, art and classic films.

For many years, she was a substitute teacher, primarily in special education, in the Cape Girardeau Public School system. Most recently, she was employed as an "event specialist" for Crossmark at Sam's Club.

Survivors include her loving husband of 44 years, Dr. Mitch Gerber of Cape Girardeau; a child, Yale Gerber of San Antonio; a grandchild, Clyde Winter of San Antonio; two brothers, Robert (Yona) Shanet of Brooklyn and Daniel Shanetzky of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; a sister, Lorraine Serrano of Long Island, New York; and other relatives and many friends.

A graveside funeral service was held Aug. 8 at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home provided the arrangements.