Mary Nell "Punkin" Shaw, 73, of Conway, SC, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary Nell was born on February 8, 1949 to Dewey Lee Hanks and Mary Elizabeth Donaldson in Wetumpka, Alabama. After graduating from Wetumpka High School and pursuing several careers, Mary Nell worked as head graphic artist at the Alabama State Department of Education for 25 years.  After retiring in 2015, Mary Nell moved to the beach and spent her time gardening and spoiling her dogs. She loved to read, attend church, and listen to gospel music.

Mary Nell was predeceased by her mother Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, her father Dewey Lee Hanks, her sister Doris Jean Albritton, and her brother Dewey Lee "Buster" Hanks Jr.

She is survived by her son Ricky Shaw (Glenda), her two grandsons Hunter Shaw and Tanner "TJ" Shaw (Dakota), and her great-granddaughter Rylan Roper Shaw. She is also survived by her siblings Joyce Ann Perry (Curtis), James Paul Hanks (Lindy), Wanda Kay Loveless (Donald), Nancy Lanita Perez, Shirley Ann Brett (Willie), and Gerald Wayne Meads along with many other family and friends who will miss her.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Shriner Hospital for Children in Mary Nell's name as she was passionate about her love and appreciation for their services.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on July 4, 2022 In Montgomery, AL.

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Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.