Clay County Times-Democrat: Obituaries: Essie Almareta Barker Shaw (09/21/05)

Essie Almareta Barker Shaw, 85, of Piggott died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at her home.

Born Nov. 26, 1919, at Hargrave Corner near Rector, she was a homemaker and of the General Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Bertha Barker; her husband, Bud Shaw, and three brothers, Denver, Delbert and Charlie Barker.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Annie Shaw of Rector and Jim and Tami Shaw of Pollard; one daughter, Jane Shaw of Piggott; one sister, Loreta Owens of Paragould, and three grandchildren, Craig, Chance and Cody Shaw of Pollard.

Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector with Bro. Gary Hancock officiating. Pallbearers were Chance Shaw, Danny Barker, Cody Shaw, Mick Barker, Steven Underwood and Rick Pounds.

Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector was in charge of arrangements.