Yanelia Cotten Shaw Obituary

Yanelia Cotten Shaw of Ruston, Louisiana passed away on October 31, 2026. Yanelia, born on August 21, 1947, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Yanelia Cotten Shaw to show support.

Yanelia will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Yanelia will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Yanelia’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 8th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Antioch Cemetery (504-566 Antioch Rd N, Quitman, LA 71268).

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