Richmond, Virginia
SHAW, Mrs. Joan Elizabeth, peacefully departed this life on May 7, 2011 after a short illness at Memorial Regional Hospital. A long time resident of Imperial Plaza and a retired Henrico County Police Dispatcher, Joan leaves behind two sons, George "Sam" Shaw of New Kent, and Don Shaw of Concord, N.C.; as well as her two loving daughters-in-law, Lynn Shaw and Julie Shaw. Also left behind are three grandsons, David, Adam and Stephen Shaw, of Richmond; and two step granddaughters, Eryn and Lindsay Padgett, of Concord, N.C. Joan was a loving wife to George Shaw who died in 1969. She now joins her husband, George; mother, Ida along with her father, Archie Rose, in Christ's loving arms. There will be a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 3 p.m. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the wonderful nurses on the critical care unit as well as the Hospice and Pastoral caregivers at Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I had the opportunity to do Mrs. Shaw's hair on occasion (when Marsha was out) at Imperial Plaza. She was such a kind and gentle lady and it was obvious she loved her family very much. We will miss her on Tuesday mornings
Sharon Griffith
May 25, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Have you ever known someone that was gentle,kind,beyond understanding,loving and possessed a wonderful sense of humor?
We did and her name is JOAN ELIZABETH ROSE SHAW... The heavens sparkle with her presence and the angels sing just for her. I will miss you always MOM and love you forever!!! Lynn
May 15,2011
Lynn Shaw
May 15, 2011 | New Kent, VA
Mom, may God's eternal flame light your path to our sweet Jesus. You brought HIS words to us growing up and that has sustained our hearts through the years. I thank my wife, Lynn and son, David for there uplifting love and Faith. In God's Peace, Sam
Sam Shaw
May 14, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Sam & Lynn, I really am very sorry for your loss. In this time of sorrow, please remember that you, Lynn and David gave her a lot of your time and love all thru the years. I know that she will be gravely missed by you, Lynn, and David. May you, Lynn and David be blessed with fond memories.
Bea Bridgmon
May 10, 2011 | Bowling Green, VA
Sam
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I know what you are going through. I lost my mom about 2 years ago and it is going take time to get over a loss of a mother. Take care and you are in our prayers.
Rod & Joyce Molina
May 09, 2011
Rest in Peace Mrs Shaw! What a great neighbor & friend you were when we lived on Oakleys Lane. I've thought of you a lot over the years since we moved, missed our little chats:-) I'll always remember your eagerness to visit when Emi was born, you really warmed our hearts with your kindness!
Love always,
Gina & Teddy Peterson, Emi & Benton
May 09, 2011
