Linda L. Shaw, 75, of Evansville, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at Deaconess Hospital. Linda was born June 14, 1941 in Evansville, IN. She was the daughter of Shirley and Lillian Marx. She attended F.J. Reitz High School, where she was a member of the first marching 100 and graduated in 1959. Linda married Sam Shaw April 15, 1961. Shortly thereafter, they moved to the west side of Evansville and built their home.
Linda enjoyed taking vacations, particularly cruises. Linda loved her family above all else and especially loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Lillian Marx and brother, Bobby Marx.
Linda is survived by her husband, Sam Shaw, children Eric (Madonna) Shaw and Amy Higginbotham, grandchildren Ericka (Jarad) Basham, Dustin (Natalie) Shaw, Nicole (Andrew), and Linsey Higginbotham, and great-grandchildren Brookelyn and Wesley Basham, Hudson Shaw, and Logan, siblings Larry (Mary) Marx and Shirley Ann (Chuck) Wilder.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 28, 2016, at Alexander Memorial Park Heritage Chapel, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, officiated by Dennis Nettles. Friends may visit Sunday from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W Illinois St.and Monday from 10:00 AM until service time at Heritage Chapel.
Linda's family would like to express deep gratitude to the nursing staff of units 3900 and 5100 at Deaconess Hospital. Their care and compassion made this experience a little more bearable.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, TN and Riding Hope of Evansville, IN. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
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December 5, 2017
Brookelyn Basham
I love you grandma!!!
November 30, 2016
Leslie Goff
Sam and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was a wonderful person.I loved her as a person and cousin.She will be missed by all. Love you and family
November 28, 2016
Bob, Mary and Lance McCarty
November 28, 2016
Rick Doninger
To the Shaw family, so sorry to hear about Linda. Know that our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this time of loss.
Respectfully,
The Doninger Family
November 28, 2016
Gloria Langford Crick
Sam, I'm sorry about Linda! I would have been there if i'd known about it sooner. I just found out about an hour ago. I've not seen her since the last reunion. But often think about her. We had a lot of good times together when we were young.I will miss her. Remember roller skating together. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gloria Langford Crick
November 28, 2016
Kathy Sexton
Linda was such a sweet and kind lady, she always had a smile. She will be missed. Sam and family our hearts go out to you during this trying time.
Love Peggy Pond and Kathy Sexton
November 28, 2016
Millie (Johnson-Ogg) Stuckey
This is strange; Linda and I havn't seen each
other or talked since 1959 but I was thinking about her just recently. I lived on Johnson Lane and she on Rollett Lane. We both attended the same schools, graduating F.J. Reitz in 1959. I loved to roller skate at Burdette Park; she did too. However, I moved to California in 1961 and unfortunately we lost touch with each other.
My condolences to the family.
Earth's loss; heaven's gain.
Millie (Johnson-Ogg) Stuckey Los Angeles, California
November 27, 2016
Chris Pound
Linda has always been one of God's angels. We will all miss her beautiful and never ending smile. She has given us so many wonderful memories that she will be in our hearts forever. (Don and Chris Pound)
November 27, 2016
I will miss you my dear friend, prayers to Sam and family
Sandy Hahn Worthington
November 26, 2016
Michelle Adams-Smith
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all family members during this very difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and comfort you.
Chris, Michelle, Drew, and Tegan Smith
November 26, 2016
Rebecca Staggemeier
We will keep The Shaw family in our prayers. The Staggemeier Family (Becki Schneider)
November 26, 2016
Marthew McEllhiney
Our thoughts go out to Sam and family. Love you Aunt Linda
Matt McEllhiney and family.
November 26, 2016
Shirley Wilder
Heaven has welcomed an angel. Linda never met a baby or a dog that she didn't instantly fall in love with. I will always treasure her memory.
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