Retha Kaye Shaw Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Retha Kaye Shaw (Essex, Maryland), who passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Retha Kaye Shaw to show support.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Retha leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Retha may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her son William Carey; her parents, Tildon Hunt and Nellie Hunt; and her siblings, Ertha Crockett, Roxie Scruggs and Bo Morrison.
She is survived by: her husband Douglas J. Shaw; her children, Carolynn Mitchell (Dwayne), Jessica McGraw (James) and Brian Carey; and her brothers, John Morrison and Willard Hunt. She is also survived by other loving relatives and friends.
