Mildred "Millie" Izetta Shaw

Mildred “Millie” Izetta Shaw, 91, of Cedar Rapids, formally of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids.  She was born in Delhi, on April 15, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Juanita (Bartlett) Vesey. Millie graduated from Delhi High School in 1949.

On June 2, 1951, Millie was united in marriage to Don Shaw in Oceanside, California. Four children were born to this union. Millie was a wonderful homemaker and mother. Millie and Don moved to Florida in 2001 where they made their home until moving to Cedar Rapids in 2011.

Millie enjoyed golf, travel, knitting, coloring, playing cards and enjoyed quilting. She was very proud of being on the All-State Girls Basketball Team. Millie most of all enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her four children, Donalyn (Larry) Pogue of Independence, Randy (Leanne) Shaw of Oviedo, Florida, Lori Corey of Cedar Rapids, and Doug (Pam) Shaw of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her sister, Shirley Waldrep of Cedar Rapids; and two sisters-in-law, Marsha Russ of Manchester and Beverly (Bob) Davis of Delhi.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Don Shaw in 2012; and her eight siblings.

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