Mary Lou Shew, 80, formally of Newburg, passed away the evening of Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Green Ridge Village.
She was born on Friday, May 14, 1943, in North Newton Township, Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Nelson Charles and Mary Alice (Hockenberry) Clugston.
Mary was a 1961 graduate of the Big Spring High School. She was the owner and operator of Mary Lou Shew Beauty Salon in Newburg. Mary was a member of the Green Spring First Church of God where she was active in the Golden Rule Sunday School Class and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Mary also loved bowling at Park Lanes in Shippensburg and was a member of the Good Sams Camping Club.
She is survived by two brothers-in-law, Leonard Agnew Barnhart of Chambersburg and Theron Omar Barnhart of Newburg; one sister-in-law, Nan Clugston of Newburg; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and great-nieces.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen H. Shew, who passed away on December 14, 2011. Also preceding her in death are three siblings, Edward Charles Clugston, Dorine Elizabeth (Clugston) Barnhart, and Phillis Jean (Clugston) Barnhart.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Green Spring First Church of God, Newville with Pastor Philip Steele officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Spring Cemetery. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Green Spring First Church of God, 1140 Greenspring Road, Newville, PA 17241.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.