Judy Marie Shumaker

Judy Marie Shumaker, 86, of Golden, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark.
She was born in Cassville, on Jan. 20, 1940, the daughter of Clifford Maurice and Thelma Marie (Henbest) Nickle. On Dec. 23, 1958 she was united in marriage to Keith Shumaker, who preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2016. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, Dan Nickle and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Kay Curry.
Surviving are her sons, Brian Shumaker (Linda Anstaett) of Golden,  Lane Shumaker and wife Gail of Golden, and Mark Shumaker and wife Jennifer of Golden; brother, Bill Nickle and wife Kappy of Ft. Worth, Texas; sister-in-law, Glea Nickle of Colorado Springs, Colo.; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She attended school in Joplin, and graduated from Joplin High School with the Class of 1957. From 1961 until 2023, she co-owned and operated Shumaker Tire, Incorporated, in Golden, dedicating many years to the business.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at First Baptist Church in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Home in Cassville. Pastor James Weaver, Pastor Jerry Yarnall, and Pastor Shaun Crawford will conduct the services. Burial will be at Viney Creek Cemetery in Golden.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.
Contributions may be made to Gideons International or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Judy.