Doris M. Shaw, age 86, went to be with Jesus May 26, 2015. A life-long resident of Springfield, MO, she was born to Lewis and Millie Meyers on November 8, 1928. Doris was the last of 7 children, her brothers and sisters preceded her in death: Pauline, Martin, Freda, Clara, Letha and Clarence.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Russell L. Shaw; her daughters, Laura L. Shaw and Patricia A. Long; her son in-law, R. Thomas Long; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Long and Addison Wesley Long; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Doris attended Bailey, Pipkin and Springfield (Central) High Schools. She was a legal secretary for 12 years and ran Shaw’s Shoe Shop for over 40 years, with her husband. She really loved the people she met through her business and life. Her highest priority was sharing Jesus Christ and helping others. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church.
A visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home South on Friday, May 29, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Brookline Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.