Caroline Louise Shackelford, 82, passed away on Aug. 11, 2020 in Manassas, Virginia. She was the first of six children born to Benjamin and Eleanore Muchler in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Her family relocated to Fairfax, Virginia when she was a girl. She met Newman Shackelford at Fairfax High School and they were married for 62 years. She was predeceased by her parents, four siblings, husband, and a son, William L. Shackelford. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Butler (Wes) and a son, Jerry Shackelford (Sue), a brother, Raymond Muchler, six wonderful grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Caroline enjoyed Romance novels, jig saw puzzles, BINGO, Mexican food and she was a huge fan of the Washington Nationals. She was a member of the American Legion Post 177 and Women of the Moose, Centreville, VA #1674 for many years.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the medical staff at Prince William Hospital for their dedication and care on Mom’s behalf, and to Capital Caring Health for their guidance and support during Mom’s final days.
Visitation will be at Demaine Funeral Home at 10565 Main Street in Fairfax on Monday August 17, 2020 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations may be made to Capital Caring Health 3180 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 500, Falls Church, VA 22042.
