Shelbyville Business & Professional Women

08/31/2026

Becca Perkins

08/29/2026

Join us, Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30pm at the West Street Methodist Church at 629 S West Street, Shelbyville, IN. (Enter door at rear of church from parking lot.

Guest speaker, Michael Perkins, 🇺🇸Shelby County Veterans Service, is our guest speaker.
Mr. Perkins will be bringing someone to engage with the current legislature projects & their impact on the veteran community.
**public is welcome to attend.

08/06/2026

BPW honored President Joanne Bowen at last nights meeting with the Woman of the Year award. thank you for all that you do to help us grow.
1/2 of our members were not in attendance, but we truly appreciate all of our members who help us strive.

08/04/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our dear friend and member, Carolyn Gurley Austin. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and anyone that knew her. Carolyn is a past president of the Shelbyille BPW. Carolyn was also a supporter and volunteer for the Reality Store(r), fundraisers, and community events promoting the INFBPW values.

Carolyn Jean Austin
Aug 26, 1950 — Aug 2, 2026
Fairland

Obituary
Carolyn Jean Austin
Carolyn Jean Austin, 75, of Fairland, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at The Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born on August 26, 1950, the daughter of Gerald and Ruby (Lee) Gurley.

Carolyn is survived by her sons, Duane Fannin and wife, Tammy, of Franklin, Daryl Fannin of Shelbyville, and David Fannin and wife, Andrea, of Fairland; brother, Richard Gurley of Cookeville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Nick, Zach, Brittany and Elijah; great-grandchildren, Lydia, Tatum Jean and Phineas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Etheleen Swango, Geraldine Brown and Tammy Gurley; and brother, Barry Gurley.

In 1968, Carolyn graduated from Knightstown High School.

Carolyn was a pharmacy technician, working for People’s Drug, Marsh, Blue River Pharmacy, and retired from Medworks in August of 2025.

She was a member of the Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women, Moose Lodge Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.

Carolyn enjoyed playing cards and board games, and working puzzles. She also enjoyed watching game shows.

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow.

Interment will be at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.

05/07/2026

What's cooking at Shelbyville Business & Professional Women? TWO SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

✍️ Women helping Women Scholarship: Person who is reentering the workforce, changing careers or is a displaced worker who has applied to a post-secondary institution for at least part time attendance. Must be 30 years or older and has been a Shelby County resident for at least one year prior to the date of application. DEADLINE June 1

✍️ Career Advancement Award (CAA Award): Must have completed one semester term and have a grade average of C or better. DEADLINE June 1

For more details and application, please contact Theresa Adams [via phone or text at: 317-332-9375 or e-mail: [email protected]]

Also, we want to celebrate the 2026 INFBPW local officers elected on May 6:
President: Joanne Bowen
Vice President: Ann Myers
Treasurer: Brandy Moore
Secretary: Martha Collier

05/01/2026

Theresa Adams

05/01/2026

INFBPW-(Business & Professional Women) Shelbyville Scholarships available.

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP

Person who is reentering the workforce, changing careers or is a displaced worker who has applied to a post-secondary institution for at least part time attendance. Must be 30 years or older and has been a Shelby County resident for at least one year prior to the date of application. DEADLINE June 1

CAREER ADVANCEMENT AWARD (CAA AWARD)
Must have completed one semester term and have a grade average of C or better. DEADLINE June 1

Please contact Theresa Adams via phone or text at: 317-332-9375 or e-mail for application at: [email protected]

04/18/2026

Mark Your Calendars
You don’t need tickets to attend🍝🍝
Pay cash at the door.

04/16/2026

This Saturday! We look forward to seeing you. Great meal with dessert! That's not all! Proceeds from the dinner support scholarships and community events🫶

Mark Your Calendars
You don’t need tickets to attend🍝🍝
Pay cash at the door.