Rebecca Christine Shaw

SHAW, Rebecca Christine, affectionately known as "Becky," was born on September 18, 1926 to the late Thomas and Mary Robinson of Richmond, Va. Becky was the last of her siblings, William, Thomas, Helen, Dora and Theresa, to be called "home." She was educated in the Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School. Becky met the Love of Her Life, Leo Arthur Shaw, and the rest was history, so to speak! EVERYONE knew that Becky absolutely adored Leo! From their union two children were born, "Pete" and "Peggy," both of whom were loved and cherished by their Mom! Her every waking moment involved some thought pertaining to her children. Their unity was demonstrated in worship at Moore Street Baptist Church for many years, and also was evident in their business, Will & Al's Grocery Store on North Avenue in Richmond, Va. Becky worked more than 30 years as a creative designer of store windows and merchandise displays for J.C. Penney, Inc. After retiring, Becky enjoyed traveling, bingo and a fun game of cards. Following an extended illness, Becky departed this life on Monday, August 31, 2009. Cherishing her memory are one son, Howard Anthony Shaw (Regina); one daughter, Margaret Shaw Mosby (Clifford); five grandchildren, Karen L. Murphy (John), Kathy S. Martin (Keith), Taurin J. Mosby (Wendy), Sherron N. Shaw and Everett L. Campbell Jr. (deceased); 11 great-grandchildren, Christopher A. Hite, Camden A. Hite, Keith R. Martin Jr., Jordan T. Mosby, Kasey L. Martin, Ashley N. Mosby, Kaleb A. Martin, Ariana J. Mosby, Brittany Martin, Brittani Murphy and Alexia Murphy; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Ave., on Thursday, September 3 at 11 a.m. Rev Leonidas Young officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.