Dorothy Elizabeth Shaw, 95, of Springfield went to be with her Lord on April 1, 2011. She was born December 13, 1915, in East St. Louis, IL to John and Leila Dee. A resident of Springfield since 1927, she graduated from Senior High School and later from Draughon’s Business College. She married Ivan C. Shaw December 25, 1938 and they enjoyed 59 wonderful years together. She helped her husband in their businesses for several years and later was a secretary in the Maintenance Department at SMSU until she retired in 1980. She had been a member of Glenstone Baptist Church since 1947. She loved working with children there for many years and later enjoyed the Willing Workers class which she faithfully attended.
Many of Dorothy’s friends often commented to her children what a special lady she was. Her caring spirit and love of her Lord will always be remembered. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband and siblings. She is survived by three children: Larry Shaw, Susan Kihlmire and husband Paul, and Nancy Hansen and husband Glen all of Springfield; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 6, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South in Springfield at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Maple Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southwest Special Care Homes, 2051 E. Nottingham, Springfield, MO 65804. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.