Geraldine "Gerry" Padgett Shaw, 90, died on January 7, 2016.
Gerry was born in Washington D.C. to Commodore Lemuel P. Padgett and Mrs. Frank S. Padgett who both preceded her in death. As a "Navy brat" Gerry grew up moving from east coast to west coast, wherever her father was stationed. She met her husband of 64 years, Earl B. Shaw, Jr. when he was a lieutenant on her father's ship, he also preceded her in death. They moved to Signal Mountain to raise their family and she has remained a resident for seventy years. She had been a member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church since 1950, where she held several Women of the Church leadership roles and was a loyal member of the Sanctuary Choir for over 30 years. Gerry volunteered at the Erlanger Hospital Gift Shop and the Erlanger Ronald McDonald Family Room for thirty plus years. She will be fondly remembered for her outgoing personality, active community involvement, and energetic and friendly disposition.
Also predeceasing her was her son, Bryan "Beezy" Shaw.
Survivors include daughters: Sandy Webb (Larry) of Lookout Mountain and Trudy Miller (Warren) of Signal Mountain. Eight grandchildren: Padgett Arnold (Nathan), Erin Burnap (Kenny), Bryan Shaw (Mary), Dustin Miller, David Webb, Beth Florez (Al), Sunny Burden (Brian) and Elsie Shaw. also surviving are eight great-grandchildren.
All services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, with a graveside service at The National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. and a Service of the Resurrection at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Boulevard at 3 p.m. Visitation will follow this service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist North Chapel.