05/31/2026
The Annual Box & Pie Supper and Live Auction 2026 was held on Saturday evening, April 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm. This was the 109th Box Supper event in Shady Grove history. Thirty fantastic cemetery supporters were in attendance. Larry Finney auctioned fifty-six various donated items, ranging from pies to craft items (baby quilts, table runners, rope bowls) to cakes to full-course meals to fried pies to plants. Much appreciation to all who donated auction items. Larry was assisted by Kathy Brewer Brown and Sally Bellomy Richardson, making it a fun time for all. Belinda Baber Riley, Marilyn Browning Burrow, and Sherry Mills Finney assisted in recordkeeping.
The winning quilt ticket was drawn by Blaine Moore, daughter of Ronnie and Alicia Banks Moore, all of Winnsboro, TX. Blaine is the granddaughter of Mike and Elaine Tinney Banks, and the great-granddaughter of the late Donald and Corinne Matheson Tinney. The winner of the Texas-themed quilt was Margaret “Snuckie” Bradshaw Stephens, a true Texas aficionado. She fully embodies the Texas spirit of friendliness, hospitality, and independence. Her life encompasses a love of family, the land, and her home, which coincidentally is beautifully decorated Texas-style. She is a descendent of the Bradshaw and Russom families who migrated from Alabama to the Shady Grove community in the late 1800’s. Her mother, Margrit Luise Adler, was born in Hamburg, Germany, and came to Texas as a war bride of Arnold Junior “A.J.” Bradshaw in the 1940’s. All are buried at Shady Grove Cemetery. A special thank you to Totsie Churchill, descendant of the Baker family, for donating this unique quilt. Totsie, you may rest assured your beautiful handiwork will be loved and appreciated for years to come.
Funds earned from this longtime traditional event were $4,406, which included live auction proceeds, quilt ticket sales, and mailed and electronic donations prior to the event. Additional mailed and electronic donations after the event were $2,035, for a grand total of $6,441. Funds earned will benefit the perpetual care of the cemetery. Thank you to all our fabulous cemetery supporters! Without your continued support, achievements like this would not be possible.
Plan ahead now for our cemetery’s future upcoming events…
*Annual Meeting/Memorial Day 2026 - Sunday, August 9, 2026, 10:30 p.m. (2nd Sunday in August)
*Browning Stew & Chili Supper and Silent Auction 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (depending upon date of time change, last Saturday in October or 1st Saturday in November)
*Wreaths Across America 2026 - Saturday, December 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (typically 2nd or 3rd Saturday in December as determined by the WAA organization)
*Box & Pie Supper and Live Auction 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027, 4:00 p.m. (last Saturday in April)
Thank you to our wonderful directors who love our cemetery and are willing to give of their time and energy! Whatever it takes, they are there…ready and willing. Much appreciation to you all!! The Directors of the Shady Grove Cemetery Association, Inc. and their current terms and contact numbers are as follows:
o Larry Finney, President (2025-2027)…903-438-3757
o Sherry Mills Finney, Sec./Treas. (2024-2027)…903-438-7455
o Kathy Brewer Brown (2025-2028)…903-850-7798
o Marilyn Browning Burrow (2023-2026)…903-975-0869
o Sally Bellomy Richardson (2025-2028)…805-423-0419
o Belinda Baber Riley (2023-2026)…903-629-5292
o Joyce Wisdom Vanginault (2024-2027)…903-629-5224
Sincerely,
Sherry Finney, SGCA Secretary/Treasurer
903-438-7455 (Sherry’s cell)
903-438-3757 (Larry’s cell)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.shadygrovecemeterywoodcountywinnsborotexas.com
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