Lena Joyce Shaw Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lena Joyce Shaw of Glasgow, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lena left this world on December 6, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lena Joyce Shaw or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Corbin Ritter and Lillie Polson Ritter; her husband Philip Keith Shaw; and her siblings, Willie D. Ritter, Leroy Ritter, Allene Smith, Velma Hurt, Betty New, Ruth England and Anis Parrish.
She is survived by: her sons, Jimmy Philip Shaw (Sherry) of Glasgow, KY and Jerry Lee Shaw (Tammy) of Glasgow, KY; her granddaughters, Sarah Poland (Deric), Leah Moore (Andy), Susan Vanover (Corey) and Lillie Shaw; her great grandchildren, Emma, John T. and Will Sutton Moore; and her sisters, Vonda Oliver and Glenda Gassaway. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home (2232 Summer Shade Rd, Summer Shade, KY 42166). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
