Shirley Leber Obituary

Shirley Mae Leber passed away on October 3, 2023 at 88 years old. Shirley Leber was a beloved grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to those who were fortunate to have known her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Leber, and her first son, Mark Leber. She is survived by 2 children and their spouses, Joel and Pauline Leber and Erik and Chandy Leber, her 9 grandchildren, Elizabeth Townsley, Carrie House, Amy Timocko, Anna Leber, Amber Parks, Joel Leber, Nicholas Leber, Steven Hak, and Angel Loh. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren including Garrett Vaughn, Madison Townsley, Brett Townsley, Hayley House, Kiley Timocko, Michael Timocko, Nolan Timocko, Aly Metz, Miles Pilgrim, Ryan Parks, Kaylyn Parks, Liam Leber, Layla Leber, Libby Leber, Nicholas Leber Jr. and 2 great-great-grandchildren Marley and Ryzen Metz. She is also survived by her last living sibling, Ruth Embrey. Shirley LeBeau was born on May 23, 1935 and married her soulmate, Raymond Leber on January 11th, 1952 before he served in the Korean War. Shirley was a selfless and loving wife and mother, always putting her family first. She had a warm and funny personality, and enjoyed sharing stories of her past. She was a self-taught seamstress with excellence in knitting and crocheting. She was an exceptional gardener and worked in a nursery for several years, helping develop and improve their garden collections. She was a naturally talented baker who made some of the best goodies ever! She was an amazing cook who enjoyed sharing her recipes and teaching her family her cooking secrets. A true-blue homemaker and greatest mom and grandma ever! She will be missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a. m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, Va, with Interment to follow at 1:00 p. m. at Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, Va.