Living her life in service of others, Barnell turns 95

Barnell talks family, community history prior to 95th

  • Shirley Barnell at her home in Aurora next to her piano and deck. Barnell lives in the same home as when she moved to the area in 1950.
    Shirley Barnell at her home in Aurora next to her piano and deck. Barnell lives in the same home as when she moved to the area in 1950.
Shirley (Grosshans) Barnell turns 95 on March 5, having been born in Stockham back in 1928. Her long life has been filled with many twists and a drive to participate and give back to her community.  Barnell has primarily been a music instructor, having taught private piano lessons for 45 years and sung at the Presbyterian UCC church for 50 years. As notes of music comprise a masterpiece, so…

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