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Carolyn Gardner Shaw
1936 - 2012
Carolyn Gardner Shaw
1936 - 2012
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BORN
1936
DIED
2012
Carolyn Shaw Obituary
Carolyn was a witty, generous and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many of us who are forever changed by her influence. We will not forget what she gave to us during her earthly tenure. She now will enjoy the wonders of heaven and we rejoice at the freedom she will experience in the new life.
Carolyn grew up and lived her entire life in Charlotte. She graduated from Harding High School in 1954, where she met her husband of 27 short years, Bill Shaw, before he died. Surviving Carolyn are two children, Bill Shaw, Jr. and his wife Debbie, and Kimberly Shaw Ouisenberry; her grandchildren, Danielle and Evan Shaw, Rachel and Alyse Quisenberry. Carolyn had a close, loving relationship with them all.
Carolyn is also survived by a loving family of sisters, Jackie Mask, Eleanor Randall, Janet Jettman, Sue Flowers and Cammie Williams. Preceding her in death were the remainder of her caring siblings, Melvin Moore, Nick Gardner and Shirley Randall.
Many nephews and nieces were special parts of her life.
Carolyn loved to have fun and she gave freely of herself and what she had to others. How she will be missed! We were blessed by her life. (And who can ever forget her home-made fries.)
A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm , Monday, August 27, 2012 at Forest lawn West Chapel with Reverend Tony Harper officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Please, in lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Carolyn's memory to Levine's Childrens Hospital, Charlotte Health Care Foundation, P O Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232. or to The Animal Rescue Site, One Union Square, 600 University St., Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101.
Arrangements are in the care of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.forestlawnwest.com.
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Cheryl Stafford-Ferguson
September 2, 2012
Kim and family. I am so sorry to learn of Carolyn's passing. She was the sweetest woman, and the best neighbor. Much Love to all.
August 29, 2012
I'm gonna miss my Great Aunt Carolyn and all the times she made me laugh. God bless our family and help us to remember that Carolyn will always be smiling down at us from above.
Matt Talamas & Lara Del Rio
Betty Moore Kisiah
August 29, 2012
The Harding High School class of 1954, send condolences to the family of Carolyn Gardner Shaw. Our prayer is that God will give you all the comfort and peace that only He can give at this time of sorrow.
August 29, 2012
Bill, Debbie and Family,
Our most sincere condolences on your loss. We know that all of you will miss her very much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Michael Pawlyk & Elizabeth Richardson
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Connie Harbin
August 28, 2012
Oh gosh, I am sooo sorry to hear this sad news :-( I loved Carolyn, she was a wonderful lady! And a wonderful friend to me and my Mom (Veda Harbin). I am sure they have reconnected in Heaven, and are having a great time! My heart breaks with that of Carolyn's family at the loss of such a wonderful, caring, funny, and all around magnificent lady. May the memory of her smile and the memory of happy times you shared help comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She loved you all very much and knew how much you loved her.
August 27, 2012
Dear Family,
Going to miss all the love and humor Aunt Carolyn brought to our family, what an inspiration she was to all of us! Can't wait until the day we meet again!
All of you are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time!
Love,
Cathy and Bill Talamas
Nick & Sharon Elam
August 27, 2012
Shaw family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We hope you'll find comfort in the knowledge that we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick & Sharon Elam
August 27, 2012
Billy and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. We both understand, and will have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
C.B. and Vickie Martin
Evie Lee
August 27, 2012
I love you all and I am praying daily. She will be missed and she has left us many wonderful memories. Much love...evie
August 26, 2012
To the Shaw family I offer my condolences. I would like to leave a scripture from John 15:28. I hope that this will give your family the hope it needs at this difficult time.
Tim & Pam Ross
August 26, 2012
Billy and Family, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your "Mom". She will be missed by many!
Chris & Tami Keeler
August 26, 2012
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers...
August 26, 2012
Kim: We just learned of your mom's passing and please know we are sorry for your loss. Lila, Charles Sims
August 26, 2012
My dear friend of 49 years, oh how much I
will miss our phone calls and visits. Your kindness, your welcoming smile at
every visit. I have a broken heart
today but I know for sure where you
are. My love to all the family.
Maxine Black
August 26, 2012
Dear Billy, Debbie, Kimberly and grandchildren. We are so sorry to hear about your precious mother and grandmother's passing. I remember her as a very sweet, loving, and fun loving lady and I am so glad I got to know her even though I had not seen her in a long time. I do remember how much she loved her family. I know you all have wonderful memories of her. We are praying for God to give you extra measures of His strength and comfort as you face the days ahead missing her. Love, Steve and Cheryl Bowers
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