Viola James Shaw Obituary
The family announces the passing of Viola James Shaw (Norwalk, Connecticut) on July 17, 2026. Viola, born on October 30, 1935, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie James, Sr. and Bessie Smith James; her spouse Cain Shaw; her daughter Shirl Lorraine Shaw; and her siblings, Rosa Lee Williams, Willie James Sr. and Walter Lee James.
She is survived by: her children, Cynthia Shaw Lee (Earl), Sheila D. Shaw and Dwayne Shaw (Jean); her grandchildren, Tamara J. Shaw (TX), Shayla K. Shaw (NC) and Devon Shaw (UK); her sisters-in-law, Lottie Mae Shaw (MD) and Gelain Shaw (SC); her cousins, Annie Bell Jackson and Walter James; and her close friends, Willie Mae Keller, Shirley Patterson and Ethel Stokes. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
