Gaynelle Beal Shaw

Gaynelle Beal Shaw, 94, of Spring Lake, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026.

Gaynelle was born on July 12, 1931 to the late Ollie Sue Horton Beal and Joseph Melvin Beal. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Neal Shaw; her grandson, Jeremy Neal Shaw; and her siblings, Ruth Smith, Earl Beal, Edwin Beal, Hersal Beal, Dorothy Beal, and Myrtle Yates.

Gaynelle is survived by her loving children, son, Mike Shaw and wife Amber of Linden; daughters, Vickie Moss of Lillington and Sharon Shaw of Lillington; grandchildren, Melanie and husband Donnie Underhill of Linden, Erin and husband Vincent Duggan of Florida; Wesley Moss of Holly Springs; John Michael Shaw of Linden; Shellie Pulse and Tim Blalock of Hurdle Mills; and Jessica Moss of Albemarle; great-grandchildren, Kenny McLamb and Mallorie Salmon, Halee McLamb, Cody McLamb, John Lucas Underhill, Carter Duggan, Sophia Blalock, and Emma Duggan; great-great-grandchildren, Jace and Trace McLamb.

Gaynelle worked at Rambeaut’s Seafood Restaurant as a hostess and at the Tastee Freeze, where she formed many lifelong friendships. She found joy in quilting, puzzles, cross-stitching, canning and freezing fresh vegetables, visiting farmers markets, and above all, spending time with her family. Her home was a place of warmth, tradition, and unconditional love.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses who lovingly cared for her during her final months. The compassion and unconditional love shown by Delores Richardson, Jackie Adams, Denise Alonso, and Meagan Potter of Dunn Senior Helpers, stand as a true testament to God’s grace.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Flat Branch Covenant Presbyterian Church, Bunnlevel. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Burial will immediately follow the service at Flat Branch Covenant Presbyterian Church Cemetery.