Rebecca G. Shaw, beloved widow, mother, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend was born on June 13, 1938 to Randolph and Margaret Goodwin in Columbia, South Carolina and departed this life on August 6, 2022.
Rebecca, affectionately named Bea as a child, since she was always busy as a bee, was the youngest of 10 siblings, which preceded her in death. Rebecca began her education in Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Allen University in 1956 with a degree in elementary education. She met and fell in love with the love of her life, Raleigh Shaw and they were soon blessed with two wonderful sons, Artie and Ronald. Raleigh predeceased his beloved wife in 1968.
Rebecca began her teaching career in South Carolina until she moved to Washington, DC, where she continued to teach elementary school in DC Public Schools for more than 30 years.
Rebecca found love and joy in spending time with her very large family celebrating and entertaining. She also loved travelling, and cruises with her sister and friends. One of her favorite past times was boating on her brother-in-law Harry’s yacht with her sister.
Rebecca leaves to forever cherish her memory two devoted sons, Artie Shaw and Ronald Shaw, four grandchildren: Tiffiny, Tyler, Sydney, Raleigh, 2 great grandchildren: Wisdom and Sada, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
