Mary E. Shacklett

Mary E. Shacklett, 91 of Owensboro passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Owensboro Health. She was born in Evansville, IN to Herbert and Eloise Sachs. After graduating from Barat College of The Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, IL. she used her degree in Communications to write radio commercials for WVJS. While raising her family she pursued a career as a travel agent and worked for Livingston Travel until retirement.

She was a faithful and dedicated member of Immaculate Parish for over 60 years. She loved playing bridge with her friends, was an avid reader and enjoyed the theater. But more than anything, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband Jack Shacklett in 1976. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bob Sachs, sister, Jane Fahrer and son-in-law, Mark Swift.

Left to cherish her memory include her son Steve Shacklett (Sandra) and daughters, Sarah Merrill (Bud), Susan Belcher (Ted), and Robin Swift, her grandchildren, Sarah Beth Maxson (Phil), Jonathan Shacklett, Molly McGlynn (Sean), Danielle Hebel (Keith), Kris Belcher, Zach Swift, Justin Merrill, Chase Shacklett, Nolan Swift, Lexi Shacklett and great-grandchildren, Barbour, Theodore and Sylvie, Sister-in-law Mickey Smith, a niece, and several nephews. Along with her family, she leaves behind some special friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 29 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Immaculate Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 1:30 p.m. Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. The number of those attending the visitation and Funeral Mass for Mary, shall be within current health and safety directives.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Immaculate Parish Renovation, 2516 Christie Place, Owensboro, KY 42301.

Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.glenncares.com