Lillie Pearl Shaw Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Lillie Pearl Shaw

Lillie Palmer Shaw of Chesnee, SC slipped into eternal rest on Thursday, October 17,
2024, at her home. Lillie Pearl, as she was affectionately called by all those who knew
her, entered this earthly life on July 13, 1947 to the late Benny and Inez Palmer.
Lillie Pearl graduated from Foster Grove High School in 1965. She continued her
education, matriculating from Benedict College in Columbia, SC with her Bachelor’s
Degree.

Upon graduation from Benedict College, Lilie Pearl served in the Army Reserves. Lillie
Pearl had a career in the finance arenas for multiple companies, retiring from GMAC in
1999.

Lillie Pearl dedicated her life to Christ at an early age, being baptized at Holden Chapel
Missionary Baptist Church. Her Christian Stewardship spanned many decades across
two churches- Holden Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and Foster’s Grove Baptist
Church. She used her talents serving as Financial Secretary, Sunday School Teacher,
Missionary Society, Church Choir, and any other capacity that was needed until her
health declined. Even after becoming unable to physically attend services, she enjoyed
listening to the live streaming of service every Sunday morning.

Lillie Pearl was predeceased by her parents: Benny and Inez Palmer; siblings: Dorothy
Ann, Benny L.J., Darnell, Herbert Larry, and James Palmer.

Lillie Pearl is survived by
her children: Puriti Jefferies, Wesley (Debbie) Shaw, and Wilmot Shaw II. Her siblings:
Lucille Steen, Bobby (Terri) Palmer, and Pankie Edwards. Lillie Pearl also leaves to
cherish her memories, her special friend Donald Middleton, her amazing caregiver/goddaughter, Victoria Humphries; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces,
nephews, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Fosters Grove Baptist Church, Chesnee, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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JoAnn Chandler sent Love's Journey for Lillie Pearl Shaw - October 24, 2024

Thinking of you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy. Love JoAnn Chandler

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IN THE TIME OF SORROW WILL BE MISSED. FROM THE BRANNON FAMILY

My condolences and prayers to the Shaw and Palmer family. Rev Lula Cohen Brown

The Fosters Grove High School Class of 1965 extends deepest sympathy and condolences to the Family of Lillie Pearl Palmer Shaw.
She wore the title of "Miss Fosters High School 1965" with dignity, grace, and pride. We will never forget Lillie's beauty (both inside and out) nor her service to us as our Senior Class Secretary. Her smiles, friendship, and joy are all permanently engraved in our hearts.
We will miss you Lillie, but our special memories of you will always keep you near. You have earned your heavenly reward.8

God Bless you Aunt Lillie. From Frances and Penny You will forever be loved and missed...

Wes, Sorry for your loss. May The Peace Of The Lord Be with you and your family.
Kind Regards, Greg Irwin

We are saddened to learn of Ms. Lillie's pasdng. We had the pleasure of meeting her when she was ar Restoration Assisted Living with our Mother. She was always very pleasant and caring. Jean Perkins Blavkley & Bonita Perkins Newby

With deepest sympathy and prayers to the Shaw and Palmer families Beverly Lugo

To the Shaw and Palmer families, all of you have my deepest sympathy on the lost of your loved one.

I am gone miss you, sister in law, you got your wings love you always your sister, Tig Lyles, Palmer

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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