McMurtrey Funeral Home

McMurtrey Funeral Home

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Barbara Sue Shaw

 


Barbara Sue Shaw, 79, of Summer Shade, KY, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family. Barbara was born on December 18, 1945, in Burkesville, to the late Floyd and Gladys White Thacker.

Barbara enjoyed canning, working in her garden, babysitting, and spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Shaw; sister, Joan Long; and her brother, Keith Thacker.

She is survived by her children, Tommy Humphery, Penny Vibbert (Johnny), Jennifer Gassaway (Anthony), and Amanda Milam (Boonie); grandchildren, Jesse Hurt (Katie), Brandon Hawkins (Lauren), Tyler Humphery (Savannah), William Hawkins (Shanielle), Chloe Graves, Nathan Vibbert (Katelyn), Jacob Vibbert (Ava), Shea Milam, and Marlee Milam; several great grandchildren; siblings, Jimmy White, Roger Thacker, Elvis Thacker, Floyd Junior Thacker, Wanda Baker, and Martha Ruffner; her significant other, James Governor York; and a special caregiver, Paula Dubree.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 1:00pm at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, starting at 4:00pm lasting until 8:00pm and will continue Thursday morning at 8:00am until time for the service at the funeral home.


7 comments:

Heather Glover said...

She will be remembered as a sweet lady who was loving to all especially children. I was blessed to have known her. My heart goes out to all.

Heather Glover said...

Such as sweet lady with a heart as big as the sky.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your lost me an Otis love her so much always love to sit and talk to her she will be . missed by so many people that she has touched there life my prayers are with you all 🙏

Anonymous said...

So sorry. This is sad. She was just a sweet and caring person. Loved her to pieces. Prayers for family

Anonymous said...

Her beautiful smile and laughter is a memory I’ll cherish. RIP Beautiful Barbara💜

Anonymous said...

Her beautiful smile and laughter is a special memory for me 💜

Anonymous said...

My mother loves her dearly

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