(From Fohn Funeral Home)Judy Marie Shumaker, age 86, of Golden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Arkansas.
She was born in Cassville, Missouri on January 20, 1940, the daughter of Clifford Maurice and Thelma Marie (Henbest) Nickle. On December 23, 1958 she was united in marriage to Keith Shumaker, who preceded her in death on February 1, 2016. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, Dan Nickle and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Kay Curry.
Surviving are her sons, Brian Shumaker (Linda Anstaett) of Golden, Missouri, Lane Shumaker and wife Gail of Golden, Missouri, and Mark Shumaker and wife Jennifer of Golden, Missouri; brother, Bill Nickle and wife Kappy of Ft. Worth, Texas; sister-in-law, Glea Nickle of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Megan, Pate, Alex, Trevor, Audra, Morgan, and Sarah and great grandchildren, Paislee, Silas, Kasen, Porter, Asher, Liam, Truman, Colston, Callahan, Avalee, Benny, Harper, Sailor, Quincy, and Wilson.
Judy attended school in Joplin, Missouri, and graduated from Joplin High School with the Class of 1957. From 1961 until 2023, she co-owned and operated Shumaker Tire, Incorporated, in Golden, dedicating many years to the business.
She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, painting, sewing, working in the yard, and cooking. Hospitality was especially important to her, and she always wanted everyone to feel welcome in her home. Judy was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved attending the events and activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Judy attended school in Joplin, Missouri, and graduated from Joplin High School with the Class of 1957. From 1961 until 2023, she co-owned and operated Shumaker Tire, Incorporated, in Golden, dedicating many years to the business.
She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, painting, sewing, working in the yard, and cooking. Hospitality was especially important to her, and she always wanted everyone to feel welcome in her home. Judy was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved attending the events and activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Judy will be remembered for her many years of hard work, her welcoming spirit, and the love she shared with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 22, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Home in Cassville. Pastor James Weaver, Pastor Jerry Yarnall, and Pastor Shaun Crawford will conduct the services. Burial will be at Viney Creek Cemetery in Golden, Missouri.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.
Contributions may be made to Gideons International or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Judy.
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