Ginger Borden Shadix, age 36, a resident of Cypress Cove Care and Rehab of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, after a prolonged illness resulting from an automobile accident in January 2005. Ginger was born on February 6, 1976, to Gerald and Jo Ann Borden. She graduated in 1994 from Hillcrest High School in Evergreen, Alabama. She later graduated from Faulkner University, where she received a degree in Early Childhood Education. She completed her Master’s degree at AUM. Ginger was an elementary school teacher until the time of the accident. She was a faithful Christian and member of the Evergreen Baptist Church. She also attended Adamsville Church of Christ where she worked with the youth ministry. Ginger was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, mother and wife. She was an inspiration to all her students and touched many lives. Her smile could light up any room. She is survived by her nine-year-old son, Borden Clay Shadix; her parents, Gerald and Jo Ann Borden; her grandmother, Ailcy Hester; her three sisters, Teresa Fuller of Littleville, Lisa Waldrep of Sheffield, and Beverly Pugh (Shannon) of Evergreen; her nephew, Zachary Waldrep; her nieces, Katie Fuller Crowden (Andrew), Madeline Pugh, and Emma Pugh; and her great-nephew, Parker Crowden. The service will be held at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville, Alabama, on Friday, November 23, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Joe Lenox will officiate the service. Pallbearers will include Jeff Carrier, Terry Conway, Andrew Crowden, Charles Gatlin, Chris Nichols, and Skip Nichols. Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Russellville. Visitation will precede the service at 1:00 p.m.
