Biography:

Barbara Ann Schirack passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She was born on February 17, 1949 in Buffalo, New York.  Barbara also lived in New York City, New York; Denver, Colorado; Westerville, Ohio; and spent the last 40 years in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Barbara is survived by her two children and their spouses, David Schirack (Sarah), and Lori Good (Bryce).  She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren; Sophie, Anna, and Luke Schirack; and Kylie and Ella Good.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Louise Barnoski, grandmother Agnes Radecki, and uncle Frank Siuta Jr.

True to her native Western New York roots, Barbara was a worker, working up until two weeks prior to her death.  She worked a variety of occupations from stewardess for Trans World Airlines, operating room tech, front desk clerk at the Denver Marriott, and long-time employee of the Crown Shop in Little Rock.  For the past 40 years, Barbara worked as an administrative assistant in a number of schools and churches.  Everybody knew “Ms. Schirack”, or “Barb”, and everybody loved her.  Barbara was a member of St James United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and played handbells for over 30 years, music was her outlet.

Barbara’s biggest accomplishment was raising her two children and watching them build their families.  Recently, her life revolved around her grandchildren.  She enjoyed being “Grandma” or “G-Maw”, and never missed a sporting event, dance recital, awards ceremony, or Grandparent’s Day.  When not spending time with her family, Barbara loved to travel with her friend, Lois Roberto, on a Little Rock Tours bus trip.   

A memorial service to honor Barbara’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, at St James United Methodist Church.  She will be laid to rest at the Columbarium inside the church.