Barbara Sue Shaw

SUMMER SHADE – Barbara Sue Shaw, 79, 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 1:00 pm at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, starting at 4:00 pm, lasting until 8:00 pm, and will continue Thursday morning at 8:00 am until time for the service at the funeral home.