Carrie Imogene Kincaid Shackelford

RICHMOND - Carrie Imogene Kincaid Shackelford, 98, a gracious mountain lady, passed away Christmas morning, Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at the home of her grandson, Greg Shackelford, in Richmond, KY with whom she has resided for the past 10 years. She was born Feb 11, 1911 at Fincastle, KY. She was the daughter of the late Jacob Howard Kincaid and Alice Dee Smyth Kincaid. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Earl Shackelford and her sister, Pansy Dee Shackelford. Mrs. Shackelford is survived by a son, Bill H. Shackelford, Montgomery, Alabama and one sister, Molly Reece Abner, Beattyville, KY, three grandchildren, Mary Alison Bowling (Charles), Greg Shackelford, and Brent Shackelford (Lorah), four great-grandchildren (Ashley R. Wiseman, Sarah Rae Shackelford, Nicholas T. Bowling, and Jacob Shackelford) all of Richmond. Mrs. Shackelford graduated from Saint Helens Academy in Lee County, KY. She was proud of her heritage and kept family traditions active for most of her life. She always enjoyed attending the Tug-Kincaid Cemetery Meeting held in September each year. She attended this for 95 consecutive years. After working at the Greater Cincinnati Airport during her young life, she and her husband returned to the Fincastle Community where her family had lived for over a century. She retired from Wolfinbarger Pharmacy at the age of 80 years with 33 years of service. While living in the Lee County communities, she was active for many years in the Beattyville Woman's Club. She helped to organize the Lee County Republican Women's Club in 1962 serving as the club's first treasurer. She was a charter member of the Beattyville Homemaker's Club. Active in politics for many years, she was acknowledged for her faithful endeavors at the local, state, and national level receiving numerous honorary citizenship recognitions from towns and cities throughout the state of Kentucky. Mrs. Shackelford served as Election Commissioner in Lee County for 25 years. She was a personal friend of the late Governor and Mrs. Nunn. Her faith in God and love of the Methodist Church was apparent in her faithfulness, financial support, and the many hours she devoted to the church. She was a member of the Fincastle Methodist Church for 60 years. After retirement, she worked with others and the Red Bird Methodist Conference to establish Faith United Methodist Church in Beattyville. While living in Richmond, she attended Lexington's Centenary United Methodist Church. Mrs. Shackelford's wit, keen personality, and genuine compassion for others will be remembered by family and friends. It has often been said that she was a 'grand hostess', welcoming people into her home on many occasions. A celebration of Mrs. Shackelford's life will be held at the Faith United Methodist Church, Beattyville, KY, Sun, Dec 27, 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Faith United Methodist Church, 90 Center Street, Beattyville, KY 41311. The family wishes to thank all of those who have offered support and given care to Mrs. Shackelford during her illness. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Lee County Republican Women's Club. Arrangements by Newnam Funeral Home.