Carolyn Shaw Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carolyn Stevens Shaw, 95, of Ft. Payne, AL passed on June 21, 2018. She was born on November 7, 1922 in Atlanta to the late David Nixon Stevens and Elizabeth Meredith Stevens. Growing up in West End, she graduated from Commercial High in 1938. After marrying a former classmate, William Calvin Shaw, in 1943, she worked at Ft. McPherson as assistant to the Adjutant General while her husband served in the Navy at Pearl Harbor. She later helped her husband create Reliable Supply Co. and worked there with him for many years. Their children were born in Ben Hill, later moving to Cascade Heights and Sandy Springs. Always outgoing, Mrs. Shaw grew up tap dancing, performing on stage, singing in choirs and speaking publicly. Her mother was her Girl Scout leader. She and her husband were active square dancers (Dixie Squares) and round dancers (Carousels) for 35 years. She loved being active in the Londonberry Garden Club, Eastern Star, Sunday school and Baptist Women. Though they enjoyed traveling the world, her favorite destination was always their cabin in Highlands, NC. She is survived by daughters Judy Taylor (Tom) and Jean Streatfeild (John), six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one nephew. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, William Calvin, her only son, William C. Shaw, Jr. and her only sister, Mary Stevens Nixon. A memorial service is planned at 11 AM on Saturday, July 14, at Wilson Funeral Home in Ft. Payne, with visitation at 10. Because of the excellent care their Mother received at Serenity Place, the family would like to suggest memorial contributions to Serenity Place, P.O. Box 680129, Ft. Payne, AL 35968, or to a charity of your choice.

Carolyn Shaw

November 7, 1922 - June 21, 2018