Barbara J. Shaw, 75, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her side, on January 10, 2012 at the Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on May 18, 1936 in Martin County, Indiana to Virgil and Eva (Strawn) Norris. She married William R. "Bill" Shaw on January 30, 1954 at St. John's Rectory in Loogootee. She attended St. John's High School in Loogootee.
She was a homemaker, and was formerly employed by the Loogoote Textile and the Shoals Community School Corp. in the cafeteria. Barbara was a member of St. Mary's of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shoals American Legion Auxillary, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2442 Auxillary.
Her life revolved around her family. Barbie was a wonderful wife and mother, and she was devoted to babysitting for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She adored them and they in turn adored their nanny.
She is greatly loved and missed by:
Husband Williarm R. "Bill" Shaw of Shoals
Daughter: Sherri and Jerry Braun of Shoals
Sons: Terry and Rheta Shaw of Shoals
Larry and Annette Shaw of Shoals
Grandchildren: Aryonna Braun, Maggie Shaw, Carson Shaw, Avaley Braun, Gracie Shaw, Kenley Shaw, Acelyn Braun and Kyra Shaw.
Sisters: Bertus and Tom Earps of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Kathy Bruner of Loogootee
Several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held from 4-8:00 p.m. on Friday at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. The Eagles Auxillary will hold a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Father Joseph Erbacher at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2011 at St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery.