Barbara Harris Osburn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Harris Osburn, 84, of Easton, MD died peacefully on Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born on July 7, 1937, in Clarksburg, WV. Barbara grew up the majority of her childhood in Shepherdstown, WV. The daughter of a college Biology Professor and elementary school teacher. She was a graduate of Shepherd University with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught elementary school for several years, but her real passion was for teaching pre-school. She was director of Christ Church Day School for 20+ years, at which time she retired. Her motto teaching was - "Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly" Don and Barbara married in 1959 enjoyed traveling to over 60 countries: yearly “buying” trips to England for the “The Old Board” antique shop; residing at Fernwood- shepherding 20 sheep. They moved to Londonderry, in 2018. She truly cherished the special friendships that she made over the last several years at Londonderry. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa-Jo and her husband Bryan Pepper, of Lewes, DE and granddaughter Lynde Pepper of Nashville, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Donald E Osburn and her sister Harriet Anne Harris. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in early January. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts should be made to Talbot Interfaith Shelter, 107 Goldsboro St, Easton, MD 21601.

Barbara Harris Osburn

July 15, 1937 - December 10, 2021