Coralea Shaw

Corpus Christi - Coralea Shaw passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 at the age of 99 and was received into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Blooming Grove, Texas on August 29, 1924 to Laura Sheppard Glass and John William Glass. After graduation from Blooming Grove High School, she worked at First State Bank and then moved to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University and worked at Hillcrest State Bank. Coralea married Edward Shaw in Fort Worth on May 5, 1946. They lived in Dallas until they moved to Corpus Christi in 1953, when Edward took a position with the City of Corpus Christi Planning Department. Coralea joined First Baptist Church and served in the Carita Sunday school class and other departments and committees. She was a long time member of the "21" study club. She enjoyed playing bridge, golf, and traveling throughout all 50 states and the world. She was honored to work for many years as secretary to Mrs. H.E.Butt Sr. and the Butt Family Foundation. Coralea and Edward had several lifelong friendships. She made a positive and lasting impact in their lives and their children's lives. She was preceded in death by husband of 60 years, parents, and two brothers, Marvin Glass and John Glass. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 27, in the First Baptist Church Chapel in Corpus Christi. The family suggest that memorials be made in her memory to First Baptist Church Corpus Christi or another charity of choice.