Thelma June “Tally” Shaw, age 59, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with an undiagnosed illness. Born in Springfield, Missouri on August 4, 1966, Tally was the daughter of Hazel June Westmoreland and Louis James Lovell. On December 18, 1999, Tally married the love of her life, Thomas E. Shaw Jr., and together they built aContinue Reading
Thelma June “Tally” Shaw, age 59, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with an undiagnosed illness. Born in Springfield, Missouri on August 4, 1966, Tally was the daughter of Hazel June Westmoreland and Louis James Lovell.
On December 18, 1999, Tally married the love of her life, Thomas E. Shaw Jr., and together they built a beautiful life in Springfield, Missouri. Tally’s greatest passions were her son Thomas and her family, who meant everything to her. She also loved traveling, fulfilling her dream of seeing 48 states, with only Alaska and Hawaii remaining on her bucket list. Along her journeys, she delighted in meeting new people and formed countless friendships. Known for her generous and selfless spirit, Tally had a profound love for helping others, often putting their needs before her own.
Tally received her GED from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, class of 1984. During high school, she met her best friend Missy Matthews, a friendship that lasted 45 years, and they worked together at the Welfare office in Springfield. Tally also worked for Mar-Lou Leathercraft for 10 years as a quality control inspector before becoming disabled.
Preceded in Death By:
Her parents, Hazel June Westmoreland and Louis James Lovell; sister Deloris Westmoreland; and brothers and sisters-in-law Donald Dwayne Shaw, Robert Leslie Shaw, Edward Lee Shaw, Barbara Jean Webb (Shaw), Harry LeRoy Shaw, Evelyn Louise Pugh (Shaw), Tommy Wayne Shaw, and Harold Wesley Shaw and father-in-law Thomas E. Shaw.
Survived By:
Husband: Thomas “Tombo” Shaw
Son: Thomas E. Shaw III
Siblings: Jimmy Westmoreland, John Westmoreland, and Joyce Gann
Mother-in-law: Alice M. Ryan
Brothers and Sisters-in-Law: Michael Eugene Shaw (Linda), Ronald Dean Shaw (Mary), Curtis James Shaw, Clinton Ryan (April), Ricky Ryan, Teresa Ryan (Mr. Bill Stennett), Carl Shaw (Denise), and Tammy Brannon (Shaw) (Jimmy)
Additionally: Tally is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and cherished friends.
Tally was a beloved wife, mother, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Visitation
Greenlawn Funeral Home North 3506 N National Springfield, MO 65803
Tuesday 1/6, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cemetery
Rose Hill Cemetery
Wednesday 1/7, 2:00 pm
Willard, Missouri
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