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Daisy Shaw Obituary

SHAW, Daisy Belle, rose to life on June 11, 1927 in Richmond, Va. She was the youngest of 10 children born to the late William and Daisy Shaw. She entered eternal rest peacefully on February 27, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving and devoted daughters, Saundra S. Smith (Robert) and Debra P. Harris; one sister, Mary S. Smith; three granddaughters, Deonna Smith Peyton (Darrell), LaShan Robinson (Keith), and LaChae' Oliver; seven great-grandchildren, DaShan, Emane', Christopher, Christina, Hasaan, Keilani, and Dapree; and a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at the St. Paul's Catholic Church at Rennie and Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, on Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2008.

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Cecil/Joyce Cropper

March 5, 2008

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.

Richard Winston

March 5, 2008

God Bless you and your family during these difficult times.

Felecia Dunn

March 5, 2008

I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I didn't get the opportunity to meet your mom but I am sure she must have been a terrific lady to have raised such a wonderful daughter. I want you to know that you have my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and if you should need to hear a friendly voice please don't hesitate to call.

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

February 29, 2008

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

Alvin Mosby

February 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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