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Nicky Shaw Obituary

Nicky Shaw (Anderson), 78, of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2024. Born in October 1945 in Jackson, TN at Webb-Williamson Hospital and raised in Memphis, TN.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Walter and Frances Fitch and her husband of 35 years, Bobby Shaw and her spouse of 18 months, Charlie Anderson.

Nicky was a devoted sibling, wife, friend, mother and grandmother. She graduated from Kingsbury High School and attended Memphis State University where she met Bobby. She was a member at Merton Avenue Baptist Church and Raleigh Christian Church.

Nicky is survived by her sons, Jeff (Diane) Shaw, Brian (Allison) Shaw and daughter, Andrea (Justin) Heckman all of Blount County, TN. Nicky had 7 grandchildren, 3 grandchildren through marriage, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren through marriage. Her legacy and love will live on through each of them.

The visitation will be Saturday, June 22nd at Forest Hill East 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Friends of the Smokies. Memorial donation cards may be mailed to 1224 Newcastle Way, Maryville, TN 37803 or emailed to: [email protected]

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Memphian on Jun. 20, 2024.

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Linda Teasley Grosinske

June 24, 2024

We lived next door to them for many years. Very sorry to hear this news. Sympathy to the family. Linda Teasley Grosinske

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