Pauline Louise Shahan

Pauline Louise Shahan, 93, of Morgantown passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

She was born in Morgantown on April 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Everett and Delphia (Dotson) McCartney.

Pauline was a faithful member of Mt. View Free Methodist Church where she served as a board member, Sunday school teacher, children's leader, and special events coordinator. She also served as a board member for many years at BlackHills Free Methodist Church Camp which she attended her entire life.

Pauline is survived by her son, Michael (Verna) Shahan of Bridgeport, WV; daughters, Karen DeVault and Kathy (Vernon) Estel, both of Morgantown, WV; grandchildren, Andrew (Morgan) Estel of Pittsburgh, PA, Jeremy (Kim) Shahan of Bridgeport, WV, Chris (Joan) Estel of Gainesville, FL, Laura (Zach) DeLeurere of Bridgeport, WV, and Bethany (Matthew) Duggan of Morgantown, WV; great-grandchildren, June Estel, Miles Estel, Grady DeLeurere, Graham DeLeurere, Titus DeLeurere, Nolan DeLeurere, Sophia Estel, Emma Shahan, Annabeth Shahan, Abigail Shahan, Rose Duggan, and Watson Duggan; and sister, Thelma Gibson of Morgantown, WV.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Watson "Bill" Shahan; brothers, Marple McCartney, Earl McCartney, Carl McCartney, Sr., and Harold McCartney; sister Hazel McCartney; a special son-in-law, Bob DeVault; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, on Saturday, January 4th from 12pm until the time of the funeral service at 2pm, with Pastor Jim Cooley and Pastor Zach DeLeurere officiating. Interment will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Morgantown.

While flowers are appreciated, please consider donations to BlackHills Free Methodist Church Camp, 3791 McKinney Cave Rd., Reedsville, WV 26547.

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and condolences can be sent to the family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com