Sandra Naomi Shaw

Sandra Naomi Shaw, 63, of Diana Drive in Quincy, died on Thursday (Sept. 22, 2011) in her home.

She was born on Nov. 16, 1947, in Quincy, a daughter of James and Naomi Hawkins Shaw.

Sandra graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1966 and married Kenneth Lee Clark in 1967 and later married Larry Patterson in 1982.

Sandra left Quincy for California in 1979 and worked a variety of jobs while she studied to become a certified dental assistant. Later on, she realized a lifelong dream when she got her degree in fashion merchandising. Sandra loved fashion and was always impeccably dressed and accessorized. After the economy in California began to tank, she moved to Chicago in 2004 and worked six years as an account executive for Comcast. She retired in 2010 and moved back to Quincy for the slower pace of life.

She leaves to mourn her loving children, one daughter, Felicia Shaw of Oakland, Calif.; three sons, Terrance Shaw of San Diego and Aaron Clark and Kelcey Clark, both of Quincy; a stepdaughter, Tamika Patterson; a stepson, Natwain Patterson; a grandson, Davonte Clark; a granddaughter, Arami Clark; and a daughter-in-law, Kisska Clark, all of Quincy. Also surviving are brothers, Jack Hawkins of Quincy, William Shaw of Hayward, Calif., and James Shaw of Apple Valley, Calif.; sisters, Alyce Hill-Brown of Elk Grove, Calif., and Marilyn Rudd of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Naomi Shaw; her brother, Herbert Hawkins;and her sister, Jerry Faulkner.

SERVICES: 1 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church, Quincy.

VISITATION: noon until time of services Friday in the church.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.