Service Details
Visitation: Sunday, November 6, 2016
2- 5 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Homegoing Service: Monday, November 7, 2016
11:00 a.m. Dominion Church of God (402 9th street)
Visitation at the church from 10-11 a.m.
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RACINE – Nellie Virginia Shaw 75 passed away at Ascension All Saints on October 27, 2016
Nellie was born in Ecru, Mississippi on August 9th, 1941 to the late Peter and Emma Lou (: nee Johnson) Judon. She was united in marriage to the late George Shaw for over 25 years. Nellie was a lifelong resident of Racine and accepted Christ at an early age, she was enthusiastic member of the Dominican Church of God of Christ. Nellie received her education from Racine Unified School district. She was a CNA/Housekeeper at Audubon Healthcare and Serenity Terrace Home for over 20 years. Nellie had tons of hobbies, but mostly she loved playing cards and cooking up a feast for family and friends and she loved being around her loved ones.
Nellie leave to cherish her precious memories and will forever keep them in our hearts: children: Phyllis Carter of Milwaukee, Wi, Sharon Martin (Keith Saunders), Robert Carter (Pamela) all of Mounds View, Minnesota, Landra Carter, Jimmy Carter (Kathy) all of Racine, Wisconsin, three stepdaughters, Yolanda Shaw, Gale Shaw, and Valerie Pottinger all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and she leaves one loving brother John Judon, one sister-in-law Florine Judon of Oklahoma. Nellie has 26 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and her special nieces, Anne Pope, Toni Martin, Sarah Carter and Donna Judon.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m. for a visitation. The celebration of Nellie’s life and Homegoing will take place at Dominion Church of God (402 9th St) on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kelvin Weatherspoon officiating. There will be a visitation in the church as well from 10-11 a.m. Her interment will follow Graceland Cemetery.
Sharon Martin-Saunders says
Mommy you were one special Lady, mommy, Aunt, cousin and friend,
We love you so much and miss you like crazy there’s no one like you.
May God keep you on his side so that you can watch over us as you did here on earth.
God bless you Mommy.
Stacey Moore & Family says
May God keep his arms wrapped around your family. Our prayers and sympathy is with all of u.
Raven Martin says
What am I going to do with out my beautiful auntie? The person I can talk to everyday about anything. Who use to whoop my behind in cards? Who reminded me of grandma everytime I seen her cause of her beautiful smile. I’m going to miss you my beautiful guardian angel ???
Barbara Moore says
The Moore family sends our Condolences to the Family RIH Nellie you have you’re Wings you Fought a Good Fight .gone but Never forgtton we Love you more /more family continue to look towards the Heavens for you’re strength .
Lula Manuel Ward says
My condolences for the Family’s
Renee & Thomas Martin says
Aunt Nellie, you were my favorite, I am going to miss you so much, you were one of kind, you are loved so much, and we had a lot fun with you as we grew up. I will cherish the memories, and the love you shared with us all.
Aunt Nellie you fought a good fight, you kept the faith, now you have a crown waiting for. Sleep on, take your rest, we love you, but God loved you best.
Joyce Harlan says
Sorry for your loss of your mom.
Tekika High McGee says
Mrs. Nellie Rip in heaven with the rest of God’s beautiful angels. You will forever be in my heart and Prayers sweetie. Love you ❤️❤️❤️
Dr. Queen Hart says
Nellie touched many lives. What I will remember most is her smile. No matter what the circumstance, Nellie would invoke laughter and joy to those around her. She will be missed!
Emily says
I’m going to miss you lady.. love you forever..
Dorothy Bizzle says
Nellie the Bizzle family sending u prayer an comfort of love in the loss of our love one Nellie gone but you will never be forgotten peacefully rest my sister till we meet again……