Betty Jo Arnett Shaw
Betty Jo Arnett Shaw, 90, of Camp Run Rd., Wallace, went to be with her heavenly family, Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 3:50am at the United Hospital Center surrounded by her family that she leaves behind to carry on her love. She was born in Jacksonburg, July 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Osty and Lucy Arnett
On December 10, 1954, she married the love of her life, Paul J. Shaw, Sr. who preceded her home on June 7, 2001.
Together they raised ten wonderful children: James E. Shaw, Sr. and his wife Debra, both who preceded her in death, Evelyn D. Mileto and her husband Joe, Wallace, Roberta K. Owens and her companion Randy Butcher, Lumberport, Rodney P. Shaw and his wife Clara, Jane Lew, Steven L. Shaw and his wife Shelba “Sis”, Wallace, Mary Ann Reynolds, Paul J. Shaw, II, Elizabeth “Janie” Gowan and her husband Daniel “Boone”, Meadowbrook, Billy Joe Shaw and his wife Debbie, Wallace and Jeffrey L. Shaw and his wife Bridget, Fairmont.
Betty leaves behind 35 loving grandchildren and will reunite with two: James Shaw Jr. and his companion Alisha, Christopher Shaw, Laura Gump and companion Richie, Kayla Piercy, David Mollohan, Jr. and his wife Abby, Robert Mollohan, Michael Mollohan and his wife Erica, Kimberly Adams and her husband Trey, Brian Owens and his wife Amberli, Joyce Owens and her fiancé Chris, Kevin Owens and his wife Kristy, Katherine Holden and her husband Dale, Michelle Boyd and her husband Kenya, Donnie Batten and his wife Johnna, Dennis Batten and his wife Chrystal, Sheila Sumpter and her husband Chuck, Steven Shaw and his wife Tonya, Beretta Watson and her husband Kyle, Ryan Shaw and his companion Gabby, Jesse Reynolds, Zack Reynolds and his companion Ashley, Rachel Reynolds, Hannah Reynold and her companion Matt, Nathan Reynolds and his companion Carey, Rebecca Shaw and her companion Isaiah, Samantha Shaw, Justin Shaw and his wife Bryanna, Paul Shaw, III and his companion Lexi, Daniel Gowans and his wife Abby, William Shaw and his companion Jennifer, Brandon Shaw and his wife Brittany, Christine Dunn, Austin Vandergrift, Hunter Kinsley and his companion Jasmine, and Ethan Shaw. Those meeting her in heaven Timothy Shaw and Michelle Mollohan.
She leaves behind great and loving memories for 67 great grandchildren, 4 expected soon and 8 great-great grandchildren; also surviving are a sister, Emma Williams Poling, her brother, John Arnett and his wife Darlene, brother-in-law, Dewayne Cumberledge and many nieces and nephews.
She is reuniting in heaven with two sons-in-law: David Mollohan and Mark Reynolds; two daughters-in-law: Angela (Holt) Shaw and Michelle (Ball) Shaw two brothers, Clarence Arnett and his wife Barbara, James Arnett and his wife Mary; two sisters, Shirley Owens and her husband Harold, Linda Cumberledge and first husband Dionisio Santos.
Betty was loved and cherished by many. She enjoyed crafting, yard sales, auctions, flowers, and reading her Bible. She helped raise many of her grandchildren and enjoyed the visits from the great grandchildren. She loved her little dog, Sally who gave her comfort.
The family will receive friends at the Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St., from 3-8pm, Thursday where funeral services will be held at 11am, Friday, May 26 with Pastor Keith Swiger officiating. Interment will be in the Lion’s Club Cemetery in Lumberport. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.perinefunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Shaw family.
