Mrs. Stella M. Shaw-Hughey

Stella Shaw Hughey was born on January 6, 1941, in a small town of Emerson, Arkansas. She was the 4th youngest of 8 children born to Dink and Lurenda Shaw. Stella grew up in a large family where she learned the importance of hard work, family values and compassion for others. In her earlier years, Stella met James Hughey. They married on December 18th, 1967, and started their life together. Together they raised three children: Lionel, Brenda, and Glenda with love and devotion. Stella worked as a label marker for Allen White. She dedicated 22 years of her life to Allen White before retiring. Stella wore many titles in her life, but none as cherished as that of “Granny” to her five grandchildren. She was a doting grandmother who loved spending time with her grandchildren, showering with love and affection. Stella’s love for her family was unconditional, and she always put them first. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend always willing to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Her kindness and compassion touched the lives of many, and we will always remember her as a shining example of how to live a life of service to others. Stella passed away on February 20th, 2023, and was preceded in death by her mother, Lurenda, her father, Dink, her son, Lionel, and her brothers Hershel (Lump) and Icey. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion that will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed by her surviving family members, including her two daughters, Brenda Hughey of Columbus Georgia, and Glenda (Kem) Howell of Fort Mitchell, Alabama; her daughter-in-law, Yon Shaw Dunn of Seattle Washington; her five grandchildren, Latricia (Joseph) Allen of Red Oak, TX, Sherrie Shaw of Alexandria, AR, Lionel Shaw Jr. of Seattle, Washington, Rahsaan Howell of Buckhead, Georgia, and Javonte Howell of Fort Mitchell, Alabama; her three great grandchildren, Daren Flowers of Red Oak, Texas, Tavion Flowers of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Jae-Ruby Allen of Red Oak, Texas; her five sisters, Mildred Shaw of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Earnie-Mae Harris of Magnolia, Arkansas, Arenda Cole of Waldo, Arkansas, Vesta Turner of Crowley, Texas, and Ruby (Orris) Brown of Camden, Arkansas, and a host of nieces and nephews. She adopted two daughters when we moved to Alabama, Cheryl (Patrick Sr.) Bellamy and Dianna Moore both of Columbus, Georgia. Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, March 5th, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 3:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Smith Cemetery in Waldo, Arkansas, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Visitation will be Saturday, {Mar. 4th} from 10:00 – 2:00 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Masks are Encouraged but Not Required While Attending the Services or During Visitation Hours.” However, wearing masks ensures safety for you and others. Thank you.

Mrs. Stella M. Shaw-Hughey

January 6, 1941 - February 20, 2023

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Mrs. Stella M. Shaw-Hughey

January 6, 1941 - February 20, 2023

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