CENTRAL CITY – Dorothy Nell Shanks, 78, of Central City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. Born September 11, 1945 in Muhlenberg County, she was a Homemaker and a member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Church in Bremen. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, being involved in her church, taking care of her family, and shopping at Amish stores. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennie and Luefena Rager.
Survivors include her husband, Junior Shanks; children Teresa (Gary) Joines, and Tony (Melissa) Shanks; grandchildren Lucas (Chelsea) Shanks, Meghan (Travis) Jones, Lauren (Chris) Cupp, and Cole Shanks; great-grandchildren Caynan Jones, Rylan Shanks, Annalaya Jones, Lively Shanks, and Liam Cupp; and sister, Retha Allen.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Pentecostal Church in Bremen with Bro. Tony Shanks officiating, and Bro. Larry Hamby assisting. Burial will follow in Cherry Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. Online Condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to give a special thanks to Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital staff and Dr. Michael Gabbard and staff for their care and support during this difficult time. The family would also like to give a very special thanks to the Caregivers, Tabatha Shemwell, Nancy Rife and Sharon Mefford.
