Mrs. Velma Shaw

January 1, 1948 - October 15, 2018

Velma Shaw transitioned peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Houston, TX after a brief illness. Velma was born January1, 1948, a New Year’s Day Gift of her proud parents, Arie V. and Lee Allen in Lake Providence, Louisiana. After a visit to Chicago to welcome her nephew in 1965, she met Robert T. Shaw. They married in 1966, and were blessed with four children. Throughout her life, Velma used her gifts to work in various jobs, but was consistently acknowledged for her timeliness, strong work ethic, and dependability. After retirement, she especially enjoyed traveling to watch her grandchildren participate in sporting events, as well as following her most favorite Dallas Cowboys. Velma leaves to cherish her memories: Her loving children: Chandra Thomas (Robert), Milwaukee, WI; Yolanda Rose Shaw, Houston, TX; Tawanda Shaw Franklin (Juene), Pearland, TX; and Andre’ B. Shaw (NiKishia), DeSoto, TX. 8 Grandchildren: Kendal Markese Adams, Cameron Dixon, Jacobi Mullins, Tarasian Baker, Juene K. Franklin, II, Jessica N. Franklin, Caitlin A. Shaw, and Trenton A. Shaw. Great Grand Children: LeZiren Adams, Aaliyah Alexis Mullins, and Cameron Tatum Dixon Siblings: Louis Allen (Rosa); Norris Tidwell, Patsy Shaw, Ollie Marshall (Horace); Irene Collins; Bonnie Martin (Tommy); Alice Hawthorn; Don Allen (Mary); Abbie Whitney (Eugene); and Connie Allen. Velma will also be missed by a host of uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.