Age: 81  Of: McEwen, TN   Died: Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Shanks was born May 16, 1934 in Gorman, TN. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. Mrs. Shanks worked 45 years as a Columnist for the News-Democrat and also as a Seamstress making doll clothes. She enjoyed oil painting, crocheting, and quilting.   Visitation: will be held from 5:00 – 8:00pm Sunday, February 28th and 10:00am until service time Monday, February 29th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home.   Funeral Services: for Mrs. Shanks will be conducted at 1:00pm Monday, February 29th in the Humphreys County Funeral Home chapel with Bro. David Deavers officiating.   Interment: will follow in the Curtis Chapel Cemetery.   Survived by:   Sons:  Billy Shanks (Gayla) of Kentucky  Darrel Shanks (Sarah) of McEwen  Ricky Shanks (Judy) of McEwen   Daughters:  Debi Shanks McCord (Orman Jr.) of Kentucky  Diane Shanks Davidson (Charlie) of New Johnsonville  Donna Shanks of Clarksville   Brothers:  Paul Profitt Sr. (Sandy) of Kingston Springs  Tony Profitt of Oak Ridge   Grandchildren:  Dusty, Holly, Kelly, Carrie  Kristi, Jeremy, Bruce, Rusty  Khoury, Darla, Darin, Christina  Evelyn, Chas, Jeremy, Tyler   Great Grandchildren:  Allan, Jaxon, Brooke, Dylan  Ayden, Shelby, Cody, MaKayla  Haylee, Paxton, Jarrett, Abie  Ruckus, Jaydin, Jensen   Sister-in-law:  Odie Profitt of McEwen   Numerous Nieces and Nephews  Host of Friends   Preceded in death by:   Parents: Dewey Lester Sr. and Bethel Henritta Hatcher Profitt  Husband: Willie Ray Shanks  Brother: Dewey Profitt Jr.   Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955