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Geraldine Shaw Obituary

Geraldine (Jeri) Bishop Shaw, 72, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi in Oxford. Jeri was born July 10, 1935 in Forest. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Coffeeville, where she had served as senior citizen's director, flower chairman and was a former choir member. She was also a member of the Coffeeville Women's Progressive Club, and a former board member of the Yalobusha County Library Board. She was a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and an encouragement to everyone she met.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 1:00pm at First Baptist Church in Coffee ville with Rev. Bryan Bailey, Rev. Truman Scarborough and Dr. Daniel Hathorne officiating. Interment will follow in the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery near Coffeeville. Visitation will be held this evening from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Coffeeville.
Survivors include her husband, Clyde Eugene Shaw of Coffeeville; a sister, Sheila Bishop Grillis of Brandon; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Singleton and Retha Fancher Bishop.
Pallbearers will be Chris Grillis, III, Chris Grillis, IV, David Kyle Grillis, Bayard Shane Grillis, Robert Kale Baylot and Bubba Shaw.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Coffeeville is in charge of the arrangements.
Published by Clarion Ledger on Mar. 10, 2008.

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Leslie Martin

March 12, 2008

Eugene, I was very sad to learn that Jeri left us but very glad to read all these praises for the life she lived. She is a classy lady.

JOE AND JUANITA BISHOP

March 10, 2008

JOE AND I WOULD LIKE TO WISH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE SHAW FAMILY. JERI WE LOVE YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR THAT BIG BISHOP REUNION SOMEDAY SOON.LOVE IN CHRIST
JOE AND JUANITA BISHOP

Mike & Bonnie Sue Ward

March 10, 2008

To Shaw, we are so very sorry for your loss. Jeri ment a lot to us, as she was a link to my family I didn't know and wish I had. She will be missed by all but not forgotten. You are all in our prayers.
Sheila, our thoughts and prayers are with you and know you can call anytime.

Cindy (Sandifer/Bishop) Ethridge

March 10, 2008

Shelia my deepest sympathy is with you and all of the family. My prayers go out to all of you.

Sonny and Patsy Stewart

March 10, 2008

May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.

Laura Cronin

March 10, 2008

To all the members of the family I wish my deepest sympathy. She is definitely at peace with the Lord...
To Sheila, my friend, I am praying for all of you.

Laura

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