Barbara Shoulson

Barbara Shoulson (nee Turk) April 5, 1940, passed unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday evening surrounded by family with her daughter singing a Woody Guthrie song. She is survived by her children Thea (Eric) and Michael (Stephanie), step-children Leith (Anne) and Laney (Brian), grand children Mixi, Sammy, and Nate, and her beloved dog Nelson. She was pre-deceased by her husband Larry and ex-husband Joel. Barbara’s passions in life included art, music, travel and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a prolific artist who over the years created beautiful textiles, Sculptures, and Paintings. Barbara was an accomplished cook who enjoyed tastes from all over the world, and sharing that love with her extended family at every holiday meal. She was a lifelong learner taking up French in recent years, and every afternoon could be heard playing piano or occasionally her guitar. 

All are invited to funeral services on Thursday Morning November 7th at 10:00 AM at Goldsteins’ Rosenberg's Funeral Directors, Inc. 6410 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19126. 

Shiva will be hosted at her son Michael’s beginning at 4:30 PM following services on Thursday. Shiva will continue Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 8:00