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Chrystal SHAW Obituary
Chrystal was born July 20, 1960, in Newport News, Va., to the late Charles N. Shaw and Doris L. Shaw.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles N. Shaw; one daughter, Onesha N. Lynch; maternal grandmother, Flossie M. Little; paternal grandmother, Ruth E. Mills; and her nephew, Drake L. Shaw.
She was a graduate of Menchville High School class of 1978, and later attended Kee's Business College. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, where she completed the Bible Institute, and faithfully attended noon day bible study. She was also a member of an outreach program at Gethsemane Baptist Church; Niamiah Ministry. She was also a faithful member of the Usher Board. Chrystal was employed at the Homeless Shelter in Newport News and she also was an embroiderer at Nomad Manufacture. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother with a heart of gold. She will be fondly remembered for her giving nature and willingness to help anyone in need.
She was at her happiest when surrounded by the people she loved. She took the most pleasure out of family get-togethers and holidays. The LORD has granted her peace and has gained a new angel in Heaven.
Chrystal is survived by her mother, Doris L. Shaw; two daughters, Candace N. Childress (Miguel), Dominique C. Lynch; one son, Dante' L. Shaw; one brother, Charles N. Shaw II; two sisters, Chari N. Shaw, Cheri N. Shaw; five grandchildren, Lisa Worthington, Zequayah N. Shaw, Jada L. Davis, Daja Q. Lynch, and DaMari L. Lee; and a host of other relatives. She is also survived by her special friend, William (Sonny) White.
Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Gethsemane Baptist Church with Pastor Dwight Riddick, officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chrystal SHAW
Yondale Jones
October 15, 2020
I think of you often. Miss you girl
Love ya mommy....
Candace Childress
October 30, 2010
Mother,
There isn't a word or any words that can explain the hurt, depression & emptiness that DANTE' DOMININQUE & I are expieriencing since you have left us here on this earth...I know that God has called you home to be a part of his angels.
Mom, we ask you & trust that you will continue to watch over us, guide us & ensure us that you would never leave us astray...Mom we love you, miss you & we will NEVER forget you & your work that you performed during your tenure here on earth...
LOVE ALWAYS & FOREVER....
Candace, Dante & Dominique
On another note...I would like to Thank EVERYONE for all of there cares, concerns & condolences during the hardest & lowest point of my life that I've ever had to experience. My mother truly indeed was a beautiful, caring & loving young lady & we will truly miss her presence...
Once again...THANK YOU SO MUCH....
Candace N. Childress, your oldest baby
Enid Boyd
October 26, 2010
This little candle will burn forever to represent the warmth and joy that Chrystal brought into the life of everyone she met.
Enid Wallace
October 26, 2010
To the Shaw family. Chrystal was a classmate of mine at Menchville High school and Carver. She always had such a warm generous way. Her smile would gave us all many days of pleasure. Please know that she is in our thoughts and and ur family is in my prayers. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. May the peace of God keep ur hearts and minds stayed on him and hold Chrystal safe within his loving arms. God bless you! Sincerely, Enid Vanessa Boyd Wallace
Edith Robinson
October 25, 2010
To the family of Chrystal Shaw...may the days ahead be filled with fond and beautiful memories. May the peace of God comfort you now and in the times of her rememberance. She and I (Edith Harris) attended high school together and I too have fond, favorable memeories of how we laughed and loved during our high school years. Many blessings. She has gone on and we too must take the same journey. God bless you all!
SFC(R) Brian Eric Anthoy Craig (Bull)
October 25, 2010
My condolences to the Shaw family, although it’s has been many years, I still have very fond memories of Chrystal growing up in Newport News, Virginia. We both attended Carver Intermediate School and were in the Menchville High School Class of 1978. Chrystal will be missed but never forgotten, may God continue to bless the Shaw family.
Jonne Hardy-Johnson
October 24, 2010
So sorry to hear of Chrystal's passing, we attended Kee Business College together. I will always remember her loving and caring ways towards everyone. Chrystal was always the life of our classes. There was NEVER a dull moment. May the Family find comfort in knowing that Chrystal is resting in the arms of our Father......
Betty Copling
October 23, 2010
Doris, May God bless and keep you and your family during this time. May you sense His comfort and peace as He brings you healing.
Love!Betty Copling and Family
Chiquita Boyd Scott
October 23, 2010
May God bless and keep you during this difficult time and know that God is near.
Makita Jenkins
October 23, 2010
To the Shaw family from the Long family,
Chrystal was a part of us in several ways and she will be greatly missed. From our days at CIS and MHS to her friendship with our mother and stepfather at Gethsemane Baptist Church, her presence will be surely missed. May each of you find comfort in knowing that your loved one was truly loved by countless many.
God bless you all,
Makita Long Jenkins
Kim Long
Sherri Long Smallwood
Craig Long
Harold and Brenda Gibson
Monique Haynes
October 23, 2010
To Ms. Doris and Candy,
The lost of a mother is extremely hard, but the lost of a child is even more painful. Receive the comfort of knowing that the path she chose will allow you to see her once again in god’s holy home. I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the pasting of your child and your mother.
Sheila Highsmith (Plummer)
October 23, 2010
May God whole your family close, at this most difficult time. Always always remember the love you shared. With each passing day your pain will become less. Remember the laughter and that will keep you smiling everyday. Safe journey Chrytal you will never be forgotten.
Sheila Highsmith (Plummer)
LaVerne Staton-Byrd
October 23, 2010
To The Shaw Family,
Many years ago, we were neighbors and friends. I always reminsce of how the families (The Carneys, The Statons, and The Shaws) would play kick ball and baseball in my backyard. We also had birthday parties, cookouts, and had good clean fun.
I will never forget Chrystal's contagious laugh and smile. I always thought that she was a beautiful person. We all grew up and parted ways, but I will never forget the fun times we had. May you rest in peace.
Michael C. East
October 22, 2010
To The Shaw Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Cyhrystal and I went to Carver Intermidiate and MHS together.
I have not seen Chrystal in over 20 years, but I know she showed love and laughter to everyone she knew. May God give you all comfort in your time of mourning.
October 22, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF CRYSTAL SHAW, WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF CRYSTAL. IT'S BEEN ABOUT 15 YEARS SINCE WE LAST SAW HER. AS USALLY, SHE WAS STILL THAT SAME CARING PERSON WE KNEW IN HIGH SCHOOL. MAY GOD GIVE THE FAMILY PEACE AND COMFORT IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
DARTHA & MARTHA (TWINS) HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
Cynthia Hayes
October 22, 2010
Remembering the good old days and times at Men's Star Bible Class! Gonna Miss and Love you Always, Chrystal!
Cynthia Hayes
Johnsie Boyd
October 22, 2010
To Doris and Family
Take comfort in konwing that you have a guadian angel watching over you. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Johnsie Boyd & Family
October 22, 2010
May God bless you and your family. Take comfort in knowing that God only chooses the best. Keeping your family in our prayers. The Sylver Family
Orlando Davis
October 22, 2010
Like many others who have posted their condolences, I too had the pleasure of knowing Crystal throughout Carver Intermdiate and MHS. What an angel of a person she was (and need I say extremely good looking too). May God Bless the Shaw family and place another star in the sky for his new angel.
ROCHELLE SPENCER
October 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CHERI SHAW
October 21, 2010
SIS, THIS IS HARD RIGHT NOW, JUST KNOWING THAT YOU ARE IN ONE OF THOSE MANY ROOMS IN OUR FATHER'S MANSION, THERE'S A PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING. HEAVEN HAS TRULY REC'D AN ANGEL. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. C U WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN.
YOUR BABY SISTER
CHERI (DINKI)
October 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have known Chrystal for over 20 years and will miss that smile and that walk. Yondale Jones Alston, Yolanda Alston, Alvin Jones
Phillip A. Lattimore III, Esq.
October 21, 2010
I will always remember Chrystal's burst of energy and her warm, beaming smile. May her family find strength in this time of loss. She will always be remembered by her high school classmates.
Nancy Valentine
October 21, 2010
Chrystal and I were classmates at Carver Intermediate and Menchville High School. I will always remember her smile. Take comfort in know that she is resting with God and free from any pain or suffering. I am praying with you during this time.
darlene wheeler
October 21, 2010
To Deaconess Doris Shaw and Family,
May God bless and keep you during this time of sorrow, for we know that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.(MCBC)
RHONDA GLOVER JACOBS
October 21, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Richard&Nina Griffin
October 21, 2010
Chrystal you was Always a smiler,now you Really have something to smile about! That smile and that Million Dollar Walk.Missing you will not be hard for all who knew you.GOD ALWAYS KNOWS BEST!!And may he continue to bless the Shaw family and keep each and every one of them safe and warm in his arms.
October 21, 2010
To the family of Chrystal N. Shaw. My heart goes out to the family. I, Vergie M. McLaurin sends my condolences to all of you and will keep the family in my prayers. Much Love, Vergie M. McLaurin (Tessie)
Michael Lynch
October 21, 2010
To Candace,Dominique,Dante and family my heart goes out to all of you. I'm so happy i was home this year to help her celebrate her 50th birthday party. I gave her a hug and kiss and told her I love her never knowing that would of been my last time, she seem so happy.
ROBIN RICHARDSON
October 21, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
DEACON MICHAEL JONES&FAMILY/MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY
October 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Augburn Family
October 21, 2010
To The Shaw Family,
Chrystal was one of our most faithful members of Harvesters II Ministry at Gethsemane. We will miss her kind spirit and faithfulness. May God give you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Holly,Steve,Don Simmons
October 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christie Stewart
October 21, 2010
To the family, we will miss Chrystal. She was the godmother of my sister (Chrystal), daughter of our deceased mother, Diane Strickland, a close friend to Chrystal. She was there for us during our time of sorrow and that meant the world to us. We are all so sorry for your loss. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Be prayerful and the healing will soon follow. From Christie (Strickland) Stewart and family.
October 21, 2010
We all will miss you
Kim Christopher
October 21, 2010
To the Shaw Family,
May GOD'S PERFECT PEACE bring you comfort! Crystal and I were classmates at both Carver Intermediate and Menchville High School(Class of '78). I remember Crystal's infectious smile and outgoing personality! I remember her ALWAYS sucking on a lollipop. She was a team player and will be sorely missed!
Danita Williams Melvin
October 21, 2010
To the Shaw Family:
May God give you peace and the joy of Crystal's memories in your time of sorrow.
Donna Pierce (Christian)
October 21, 2010
To the Shaw Family
May you find peace and strength through Gods prayer.
Felecia Carter
October 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
nikki kirby &family
October 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Aretha Nicholas
October 21, 2010
Chrystal had a very quiet and friendly spirit about her and she will be truley missed by the Harvester Ministry of Gethsemane Baptist Church, but God loves her best and yes she went on home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for eternity. My prayers are with her family and friend that God will give you all comfront in your time of mourning.
Aretha Nicholas
Vernice Strickland
October 21, 2010
To the Shaw Family,
I have known Chrystal since Carver Intermediate days. I really became friends through my dear deceased sister Diane, she and Chrystal were inseparable at MHS. Diane really loved Chrystal and they remained friends all of their lives.
Chrystal was funny, sweet and witty. That girl could make you laugh. She was caring and never let a misdeed go unnoticed or spoken on, she was one to speak up for the under dogs in life, such a gracious person.
I last saw Chrystal at Diane's funeral and just like me she was torn up by her passing. I was really happy to have Chrystal there, it was like having another sister there with me.
I have not seen Chrystal since that day, but I have often thought of her and hoped that she was OK. I will miss her and she will forever be in my heart, as well as, my family's. Diane named her 3rd daughter after herself and Chrystal, Chrystal Diane.
Rest in peace my dear dear friend. You will be missed.
Tina (Smith) Simmons
October 21, 2010
To the family of Chrystal Shaw: I was very hurt to hear that one of my big sister has pass away. My prayer goes out to each and everyone of yall. Remember we love her but GOD knows best. She will be miss. Love Tina (Smith) Simmons
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