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Shirley Jeanne Shaw

  • February 18, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“Mike, Les & Families, hope you enjoyed the pictures of your Mom that I sent to you at WRV. You Mom was a super person and a good friend of our entire...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Steve Ervin - Virginia Beach, VA

“As Jean's Deacon from London Bridge Baptist Church, my wife and I visited her often over the past 10 years, most recently just a few days before she...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Glenn & Donna Brindel - VA

“Les and Mike, My sympathies to you both at this very difficult time. I remember meeting your mother a while back. She was a lovely person. The...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Alan Larivee - Chesapeake, VA

“Mike and Les, I was truly sorry to hear about your mom's passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Friends John and kathie Carr. ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: John Carr - Atlanta, GA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Debbie Hodges and Harry Purkey Jr. ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Debbie Hodges - Virginia Beach, VA


Shirley Jeanne Shaw, 84, of the Atria, passed away February 18, 2011 in her home. A native of Norfolk, VA, and longtime resident of Virginia Beach, VA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mava Richards, and the widow of Leslie G. Shaw. During her career she had done administrative work with Norfolk General Hospital, spent two years in Japan as a missionary, various volunteer work including CHKD, and was a cornerstone of Wave Riding Vehicles for over 20 years. She is survived by her two sons, Leslie G. "Les" Shaw, Jr. and his wife Joan, as well as Michael Shaw; five grandchildren, Leslie G. III, Carley, Heather, Rachel and Justin; and numerous great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, John Richards. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Shaw will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.