Retha Mae Fine Shaw
March 2, 1954 – Dec. 16, 2020
QUENEMO — Retha Mae Fine Shaw, Quenemo, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 66.
She was born March 2, 1954, in Ottawa, the daughter of Thomas and Velma (Turner) Fine. She grew up in Quenemo and graduated from Quenemo High School in 1972.
Retha married Sanford “Sandy” Harold Shaw Sept. 30, 1972, at Quenemo Baptist Church, Quenemo. He survives of the home. They shared over 48 years of marriage. To this union they shared a daughter, Valerie Dawn.
Retha was employed for over 30 years as a typesetter for Ramsey Printing, in Ottawa. She also worked at HD Lee for two years, baked donuts at Casey’s for four years and her favorite job was cooking in the kitchen hall at West Franklin High School for over 13 years.
Retha enjoyed crocheting, reading and computer gaming. She did not like to travel, but she always enjoyed her vacationing trips with her husband Sandy, specifically her favorites, Hawaii, Smokey Mountains and Alaska.
Retha had a passion for nature and animals, especially her hummingbirds. Most of all, Retha loved spending time with her family and friends and took much joy in attending all of her grandchildren’s school activities. Retha’s warm spirit and love will be expressed in all her family’s daily lives forever.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Michael Fine and Drew Tracey.
Besides her loving and devoted husband, she is survived by a daughter, Valerie Dawn Shaw (Troy Gavel), Ottawa; three brothers, Alan Fine, Quenemo, Dean Fine (Patti), Pomona, and Jack Fine, Michigan Valley; four grandchildren, Jordan, Coleman (Ashli), Colt (Jacke) and Tucker; and a great-grandchild, Mora.
Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Feltner Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter of Ottawa and sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451.
Condolence may be expressed at www.feltnerfuneralhome.com.
