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Obituary For Miriam Vanette Shaw

Miriam Shaw, affectionately called "Gidget," was born on September 16, 1959 in Fort Pierce, Florida to the late Wesley and Pearl(Hayes) Shaw.

As a child, Miriam was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend R.J. Clifton and later under Reverend H.D. Coleman. There she had attended until the family moved to Milwaukee, WI at the age of 14.

She later moved back home to Fort Pierce where she was under the care of her sister Flora P. Shaw and then she became under the care of her sister, Carol Shaw.

Miriam loved to dance and sing. She will try and find time to try and read her bible, but her joy came when she could give God a praise dance.

Miriam never met a person who she didn't like. She always thought of everyone as her friend and she was loved by all those who knew her. Miriam also enjoyed volunteering for the ARC of St. Lucie County and Good Will.

On August 4, 2020, Miriam was called home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Pearl(Hayes)Shaw; brothers, Hart, Marcus, George Sr., Herman, Larry, Leon, John Wesley, Donnell; sisters, Margaret, Flora, Patricia, Barbara, and Betty; nephew, Kenneth Shaw, Sr.

She leaves to cherish her love and memory her siblings, Calvin(Justine)Shaw, David, Scott, Carol Shaw, Harry(Bulah)Shaw all of Fort Pierce, FL, Charlie(Marie)Shaw of Orlando, FL and Janice(Dominic)Mensah of Westerville, OH; sisters-in-law, Bernice Shaw, Beatrice Shaw of Fort Pierce and Murry Shaw of Milwaukee, WI, Ann Shaw of Cartersville, GA; neices and nephews that she grew up with, Linda Kendricks, Byron Tolbert, Marchina Jones, Herman Sumpter, Herbert shaw, Vito Mensah, Ronnie Shaw, Marlo Edwards, Kenny Gilchrist, and other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends and relatives that will miss her dearly.

Public visitation for Miriam 'Gidget' Shaw will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2020 by way of our drive-thru in the rear of Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL between the hours of 4:00pm and 7:00pm. A graveside service will convene on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10:00am at Pine Grove Cemetery in Fort Pierce, FL.

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Guest Book

To the Shaw Family: Sending prayers and warm wishes of love and the Peace of God that surpasses all understanding to comfort and guide you. May beautiful memories of Miriam "Auntie Gidget" Shaw's sweet spirit and big personality sustain you now and always.- Katrina L. Rivers

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My Prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and your family. Be strong and courageous. Mary Belton and Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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