Nan Hoy Shaw, beloved life coach and author of How to Get Your Wiggle Back, left this world on June 8, 2021 like she lived in it -- on her own terms and with great compassion for her family and friends. She is survived by her adored German Shepherd, Charlie, as well as three children and their spouses: Jennifer Silverberg of Atlanta, GA, Katy and Jay Huller of Waleska, GA, and Chris and Bo Muhlhausen of St. Petersburg, FL; four grandchildren and their spouses: Jean Gay, Chris and Lauren Fayn, Kate and Eric Valor, and Anna Huller; one great-grandchild, Lilly Fayn, and innumerable friends and clients whose lives were changed by her compassionate coaching.
A graduate of Brown University, Nan sought to make this world a better, more connected place through her daily work, teachings, and writings. She worked professionally in the field of personal development, addictionology, and life coaching for over 40 years, determined to help those she came in contact with “get their wiggle back” and begin living lives of true connection and curiosity. She is known throughout the world for her special listening skills and heart-centric approach to personal growth, and was considered an “angel on Earth” to the many she coached, counseled, and helped through some of life’s most challenging moments.
Along with being a trusted coach and advisor to many through her company, Mattermatics, Inc, and her daily eClubSoda support call, she was an active tennis player throughout most of her life. She was a proud member of the Flying L’s, ALTA, and USTA. She also enjoyed gardening, boating, bridge, and hanging out with close friends and fellow dog lovers. She cooked amazing food, could sniff out the nearest TJ Maxx in any city, and was a gifted decorator. Dogs (especially German Shepherds) were the love of her life, and she rescued many and became the love of theirs as well.
Nan had a passion for helping those mired in addiction find healthier, more authentic ways to connect and find joy. She cared deeply about the children affected by alcoholism, and in 2002, she founded a non-profit organization, The Center For Family Alcohol Awareness and Research (CFAAR) in order to raise parents’ awareness of the effects of their drinking on their children.
Nan’s family, friends, and clients will never forget the positive impact she made through her kindness to others, her courage to speak her truth, and her never-ending desire to make a difference. She was a light in the dark to so many. Her life was a masterclass in living what she taught: that your greatest pain/fear can be the seed of your greatest gift.
Nan mattered deeply to so many, and she will be greatly missed.
The family will host an open house at Nan’s home, followed by a lakeside celebration of her life on Saturday, June 19 starting at 6:30 PM and ending at sundown. Please dress comfortably and casually - it will be hot outside. The event will be accessible via Zoom for those who would like to take part but cannot attend (link will be posted here and on Facebook). If you are planning to attend, please let us know by emailing Jay Huller at [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in honor of Nan’s lifetime love of German Shepherds (and her many rescue dogs) to https://www.gashepherd.org/in-loving-memory.html, an organization that finds and funds loving permanent homes for abandoned or surrendered German Shepherd dogs in Atlanta and surrounding areas.
Also, the family is gathering “Nan stories” (any stories about how Nan has impacted your life, or any special memories) on the Roswell Funeral Home page, and we would love for you to take part. Please add a memory, below:
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