Margaret Ann "Peggy" Shaw

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Shaw, 93, of Boggstown, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Traditions of Columbus.

She was born April 28, 1931, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James and Thelma (Schmitt) Reilly. On September 2, 1950, she married Edward M. “Sonny” Shaw, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2023.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Sandra Jo Brumfiel and husband, Raymond, of Dugger; sons, James Edward Shaw and wife, Joni, of Elizabethtown, and Timothy Gordon Shaw and wife, Sandy, of Columbus and Debbie Shaw of Boggstown; sister, Phyllis Alexander of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Joshua Brumfiel and wife, Lisa, Jessica Hart and husband, Justin, Peter Shaw, Andrew Shaw, Allison Shaw and Nic Robbins, Melissa Staley and husband, Tom, Mallorie Bailey and husband, Joe, and Harrison Shaw and wife, Emily; great-grandchildren, Ronin Rudd, Victoria Robbins, Soren Staley, Arlo Staley, Leland Staley, Olivia Hart, Hannah Hart, Landon Hart, Samuel Brumfiel, Bria Brumfiel, Macie Bailey, Madeline Bailey, Marion Bailey, Edward Shaw and Evelyn Shaw; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to Sonny, Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Gene Reilly, George Reilly, Gordon Reilly and John “Jack” Reilly.

In 1949, Peggy graduated from Warren Central High School, and attended Butler University.

Peggy was an active member of the Boggstown Presbyterian Church, serving in leadership and youth activities.

She was a realtor and broker with Shaw Realty for over 20 years, retiring in 1990. Peggy was a developer of Hoosier Links and Forest Brook.

Peggy was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She enjoyed gardening, painting, sewing and antiquing. 

Peggy had a large collection of fruit jars. She was a founding member of the Jelly Jammers Club, which promotes preservation of antique jelly glasses.

She was also a founding member and former president of the Joseph Boggs Society for Historical Preservation.

Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, at the funeral home, with Pastor Roger McDaniel officiating.

Interment will be at Boggstown Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boggstown Presbyterian Church Women’s Group, 2488 N. Sand Creek Rd., Boggstown, Indiana 46110, Joseph Boggs Society, 2616 N. Sand Creek Rd., Boggstown, Indiana 46110 or Boggstown Cemetery, 6296 W 400 N, Fairland, Indiana 46126.

Online condolences may be shared with Peggy’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.