Norma Elaine Shaw's Obituary
Norma Elaine Shaw, age 73, of Tamaroa, IL passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born on January 16, 1936, in Tamaroa, IL, a daughter to Julian and Dorothy (Harris) Knight. On December 1, 1956, she married Leeburn L. Shaw in Sesser, IL and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2007. Norma was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church, DuQuoin, IL. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. Norma is survived by four children; Elaine Ridgeway of Thompsonville, IL, Terry Overton (fiancé: Jim Donahue) of Pinckneyville, IL, David Shaw of Thompsonville, IL, Daniel (Elizabeth) Shaw of Pinckneyville, IL, six brothers; Gerald Knight, Tommy Knight, Russell Knight, Larry Gill, Lonnie Gill and Randy Gill, three sisters: Barb Shirley, Loudeane Callison and Alice Howell, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, step-mother; Vera Knight, step-father; Ray Gill, three grandchildren; Shawn Ridgeway, Rhonda Ridgeway and Amanda Ridgeway and four brothers; Frank Knight, Julian Knight, Gary Knight and Dan Gill. Funeral services will be held at First United Pentecostal Church, DuQuoin, IL on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend C.L. McKinnies and Pastor Dan McKinnies officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at First United Pentecostal Church, DuQuoin, IL on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Marion, IL or First United Pentecostal Church, DuQuoin, IL Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL is in charge of the arrangements
What’s your fondest memory of Norma?
What’s a lesson you learned from Norma?
Share a story where Norma's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Norma you’ll never forget.
How did Norma make you smile?