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Deborah Shaw Obituary
DEBORAH SHAW
WHITMAN, W.Va. — Deborah Shaw, 62, of Whitman, departed this life Sat., Feb. 21, 2015, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, following a brief illness.
Born Jan. 15, 1953, in Holden, she was a daughter of Bishop Rocine Jackson and the late Walter Jackson Sr.
Deb was a Logan High School graduate and longtime member of Original Glorious Church at Whitman and first lady and co-pastor at Original Glorious Church at Taplin and served unselfishly in many other capacities around the community.
Additional survivors include her husband of 44 years, Leroy V. Shaw; children, Monty (Amy) Shaw, Dortesse (Michael) Christian, Melissa (Michael) Adams, Ernest (Rhonda) Shaw and Diqueesha Guest; five sisters; three brothers; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Mon., March 2, at Verdunville Church of God with Bishop Charles Shaw officiating. Burial to follow at Guyan Memorial Gardens at Godby.
Visitation will begin after 6 p.m. Sunday at the church.
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Collins Funeral Home in Switzer is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Shaw
Pat Butcher
February 20, 2019
I went to school with Deb from jr high through high school and I know a lot of Debs family. Very precious family!!!!! Time means nothing when you lose a loved one, just like yesterday. Prayers for her family today
March 18, 2015
My love and prayers are with entire family. Deborah was a beautiful and sweet soul. I know she's singing with the angles. Lillie M. Barnette, Milwaukee, WI
March 18, 2015
We Send Our Deepest Sympathy, From Mary Barnette, and Ramonica Clair J.D.
tammy darby
March 15, 2015
Sadley missed my friend Debbie but god looked all over the world and could fine the perfect angel but on this day he fine a loving and careing friend and loveing mother and wife a and a very special friend love u Debbie sure are going to miss uuu
tammy darby
March 15, 2015
Debbie was a very special friend to me she was always had a smile on her face if u was down she sure could lift u up Debbie u will be salt miss I sure hope to see u again I know u are up there dining with the angel he look all over the world a couldn't fine a perfect angel so he took u as his special angel Debbie I am sure going to miss u
Pastor Tom Bias Jr
Pastor Tom Bias
March 7, 2015
I have known Deborah and her family for 40 plus years...I have been in the home of Bishop and Elder Jackson's many times. I was always pleased to be with this family...Deborah was a lady of faith ...and exhibited God's love in all her ways. I appreciate this family and especially Bishop Rocine...and her late husband Walter...I attended services with them also...and was their Insurance Agent for a number of years...God be with you all ...and His Word and the Holy Spirit will be your strong tower....Eccl...Chapter 3...vs.1 and vs. 11 Pastor Tom Bias Holden Beach NC [email protected]
March 4, 2015
So very sorry for the loss of a really sweet lady. We pray that our Lord has already wrapped his loving arms around Deborah and welcomed her into Heaven.
Jim and Marsha Walker - Chapmanville
Lisa Wachtl
March 4, 2015
The Shaw/Jackson family holds a very special place in my heart always. Prayers of comfort and peace and understanding for all the family. My heart is heavy that my dear dear friend Deborah has left us, and also joyous for her to have made her trip to our glorious home.
Deana Hodge
March 3, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Deana Hodge & Family
edward douglas
March 3, 2015
Edward douglas
March 2, 2015
SORRY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY'S LOSS...I KNOW YOUR FAITH WILL PULL YOU THROUGH.
Jay Adkins
March 2, 2015
Our prayers goes out to the Shaw/Jackson family. May GOD bless and keep you. Thinking and praying for you Leroy.
Sister Evelyn Hugle
March 2, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Susan Miller
March 2, 2015
Earth hath no sorrow, Heaven cannot heal, to the Jackson/Shaw family we were saddened to hear of this great loss, but we rejoice because we know we will see her again! We will without fail keep the family lifted in our prayers!
Elder Ralph & Minister Susan Miller
Charleston, WV
Annette Gartin
March 1, 2015
Prayers for the family. She will be missed but we will see her again. God bless you all.
Diane Hatfield
February 28, 2015
Our condolences to the Shaw/Jackson family. Deb was a remarkable woman. We went to school together and every time I think of her it is of that beautiful smile that lit up her face. She will dearly be missed. Again our sympathy to Leroy and the family. Jack and Diane Hatfield
Pamela Cureton
February 28, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 28, 2015
My condolences to the family . Debra Shaw will be greatly missed. God has called her home.
RIP
Hope Ross Gardner & Roger Gardner (son)
Mary Hager
February 28, 2015
I only knew Deborah as a customer at my place of business. She was always sweet and kind. Her smile I will never forget. She was an angel on this earth as I'm sure she is in Heaven now. My deepest sympathies to her family and all who knew and loved her.
February 28, 2015
My condolences to the Family. Sorry to hear the passing of Deborah, She will be miss dearly. Alway had a Beautiful smile. Love you and miss you. Charlotte Ross
John Fullen
February 28, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Jacqueline Hackett
February 28, 2015
Condolences to the Jackson and Shaw families. Deb was a beautiful person with such a sweet spirit. I will miss her. Gone but not forgotten.
Opal Hairston
February 28, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
February 28, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dist. Elder Timothy Schofield
February 28, 2015
My sympathy and condolence to this precious family. We have enjoyed GOOD fellowship down through the years. Our prayers are with Bishop Rocine Jackson and family......
erica boatwright
February 28, 2015
My heart goes out to the shaw family in there time of loss i will miss her like crazy cause she was like a mom to me and I'm gping to miss her soooo badly just like i miss my daddy my there souls be at peace and rest. R.i.p Debraoh Shaw
Elder Ladia Jones
February 28, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Debrorah's passing. I remember her from the many years I was in OGC ans a great choir director and a wonderful person. My prayers of love and support are offered to her family.
Beverly Hairston
February 28, 2015
Condolences to the family of Deborah Shaw. She has touched so many lives with her love and concern. This awesome Godly Woman will be greatly missed.
Frances Peoples
February 28, 2015
The Shaw family, I was deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Min. Debbie , my prayers are with you all. Be blessed love, Min. F. Peoples
Mattie Donaldson
February 27, 2015
What a comfort it has been to have had you in my life. A wonderful blessing, a fabulous sister and kindred spirits with kindred souls. With much love, Sis.Mattie Donaldson & Family
Bob Morris
February 27, 2015
I graduated with Deb back in 1970. God got a hold of her life. She had a tremendous witness. I loved seeing her. I often saw her at the Post Office at Whitman. She always was so uplifting. You could tell she certainly loved the Lord. Yes many will miss her, but praise be the Lord, those who have trusted Jesus as their Lord and Savior will see her again. Great things await His children. Pastor Bob Morris, Whitman, WV.
Patti Gilliam
February 27, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Debra's passing. She was always such a friendly, happy person, always the same every time I saw her. My sincere condolences to Leroy and her family.
Antoinette Montgomery
February 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Pastor Jackson, Rev. Shaw and the rest of the family. May God comfort you all during this time. He knows how much you can bear.
Mark Miller
February 27, 2015
Sorry for you and your children's lossBrother Leroy. Deborah was and is a mighty woman of God. Just in a different place. I will be praying real good for comfort and understanding for you all.... Love and Prayers... Brother Mark
brenda bryant
February 27, 2015
debbie was a dear dear friend to me. always loving and sharing. and her food! oooo i loved her. meeting her everywhere. walmart, and ryans are favorite memories. i will miss her..... my love to you all.....especially tessa..............
Michael and Karen Clark
February 27, 2015
May God comfort you all, so sorry for your loss. Heaven is rejoicing.
brenda akers-bryant
February 27, 2015
Prayers
brenda akers-bryant
February 27, 2015
Praying for your family
Elder Ronald and Minister Debra Hawkins
February 27, 2015
To our family words can't express how we feel at this moment, our hearts are full. Our love and prayers are with you. God is still in control.
George & Adrienne Martin
February 27, 2015
We are saddened to hear of Deborah's passing. Our prayers are with you.
Jeff George
February 27, 2015
To the family of Deborah...May our King of Glory comfort you with his heavenly love. Our extended family loves the Shaw/Jackson clan. Our hearts share the heaviness yet the joy of her passing into glory!!! Jeff George
Dr. Michael, Rev. Christy and Nicholas Donaldson
February 27, 2015
We are sad in our humanity that Deborah has us, but in our spirit, we can rejoice that she is with Jesus. Prayers to all the family and friends of this Godly woman
Patty Butcher
February 27, 2015
Praying for all of Debra's family!!! Special blessings for all and especially my friend Eleanor!!!
George and Ann Deer
February 27, 2015
May God Be with the Shaw Family and Leroy may gain strength and guidance through their time of sorrow and May God Bless You!
February 27, 2015
Praying for the family's peace and comfort. May you find strength in each other. Deborah was a Blessing to many through her ministry.
Elder Eva Sue Davis, Loganville, GA
Darrell Mahone
February 27, 2015
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Deborah. I have nothing but pleasant and cheerful memories being raised and educated with Deborah on Whitman Creek. She was always a beautiful spirit, Even though I have not seen her for over 40 years, I know had I run into her before her passing she would have greeted me with a smile and a hug. My deepest sympathy goes to her family, especially husband Leroy and her brother Walter.
Darrell Mahone
Shelbyville, KY
Sister Beverly Wilder
February 27, 2015
I am so sorry.Sister Debra was always A Blessing to me every time I saw her,My Prayers are with the Family!
Katherine McCoy
February 27, 2015
Gone but never forgotten
February 27, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with Leroy and his family and friends during this time of mourning. May God bless and comfort you all.
Sandra Faye Prker
February 27, 2015
Praying for this family.
Pastor Tom Canterbury
February 27, 2015
Sending out our prayers and thoughts during this most difficult time! Praying for God's comfort and peace.
Maxine White
February 27, 2015
My prayers are with the family at this time. May you find comfort in each other's.
Buddy Crane
February 27, 2015
I am so sorry.Deborah always had a smile for everyone,such a sweet person. you will be missed. fly with the Angels
OGAC FAMILY Pastor D. Williams
February 27, 2015
We are sending our prayers and condolences to the family of such a beautiful soul. God has called home one of His own.
Darlene Shaw
February 27, 2015
Love and continued prayer to our family members. We are hurting over the loss of our sister-in-law and dear friend, Deborah. We will always cherish her and keep our memories close in heart. We are encouraged as we know that God is with us and continues to carry us through this difficult time.
Garry Smith
February 27, 2015
Such a precious lady. Surely she is resting in the presence of the Lord she has loved for many years. May God Bless and comfort her lovely family.
Bishop Marvin and Elaine Scott
February 27, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. May you find strength in knowing that we, along with many others, are praying for your endurance doing this difficult time your lives.
Rita Clark/Averhart
February 27, 2015
Sending prayers of comfort to the entire Shaw/Jackson family, I pray that God will comfort and keep you and carry you through this difficult time. Debra and Tess sang at my grandmother's funeral and I am forever grateful and will always remember her, from knowing her since I was a kid growing up! She sang Do It! and we in ETB took that song and sang it all of the time! Be comforted in knowing she ran well!!!
February 27, 2015
May God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Marilyn and Michael Jones (Nashville, TN)
STEPHANIE JACKSON
February 27, 2015
Gods Angel I Love You Auntie Deb, we will meet again!
Praying for all who ever encountered her beautiful and amazingly humble spirit.
Katherine(Kit) McCoy
February 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shaw/Jackson family.
Rosalind Taylor
February 26, 2015
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that dayand not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
A thousand words couldn't bring you back, I know because I tried.
Neither could a thousand tears, I know because I cried. You left behind a broken heart, And happy memories too, But I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. Unknown
February 26, 2015
What an angel! Our prayers are with you Dortessa and the rest of the family.
Apostle Turner Edmand and First Lady Linda Edmond (Mississippi)
Tanika Thomas
February 26, 2015
Praying for you all during this time.
Blessings from,
Min. Jason & Sis. Tanika Thomas
OGAC Elyria, Ohio
Nathaniel Ramsaw
February 26, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Connie & Rick Thompson
February 26, 2015
You will always be missed by all of us and we loved you so much, I can't even tell you how much you meant to me in school but Rick and I loved you and Leroy so much and prayers for Leroy and the family.
Shawnna
February 26, 2015
Always loved to hear her worship the Lord. Prayers for comfort for the family.
Donnine Ransaw
February 26, 2015
Prayers for her family and loved ones!
Roz Nedd
February 26, 2015
We all are going to miss our Dear Sister Deb, she was such a sweet spirit and woman of God. My deepest condolences to the entire family and know that all of you are in my prayers.
rita foley
February 26, 2015
PRAYERS FOR ALL THINGS
Marti Dolin
February 26, 2015
1 Chronicles 7:24
"His daughter was Sheerah, who built Lower and Upper Beth Horon as well as Uzzen Sheerah."
You will be missed O Mighty Mason....
Loveyoumore
Dave and Marti
Tim and Linda Diggs
February 26, 2015
Our thought and prayers are going up for the Jackson and Shaw families. Deborah's beautiful dimpled smile, her sweet humble spirit will be missed. We love you, family!
Donald & Connie Turner
February 26, 2015
Our sincerest condolences in your time of grief, may God keep you and your family.
Tina Ferguson
February 26, 2015
I am going to Miss You So Much Debbie, I Will Always Love you... My Prayers are with your Family...
The Ferguson Family
debbie jeffrey
February 26, 2015
We are so vey sorry for your loss, we loved Deborah and will miss her so much.
Kim Bannister
February 26, 2015
Such a sweet lady! She had the most humble spirit! Prayers for her family and loved ones! Heaven surely gained a beautiful angel!
Rev. Sharlene $ Jimmy Williams
February 26, 2015
Our hearts are broken for your loss....so unexpected....Debra is a very special child of God.....she used her many talents for the glory of the kingdom of God....I will surely miss her sweet smile...Love and prayers to you Rev. Shaw and the rest of the family for comfort and sweet peace that only God, the Father can bring
Rev. Sharlen and Jimmy Williams
February 26, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 26, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all, we love you.
David and Tonya Perry and family
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