Obituary for Elizabeth Martin Shaw
Elizabeth Martin Shaw, 87, of Black Mountain, N.C. died August 10, 2022. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Bob Shaw of Black Mountain and Montreat, NC, her sister Margaret Martin of Charlotte, her son John Martin Shaw and his wife Dorothy Shaw of Cary, NC, and her daughter Betsy Shaw Brown and her husband, Keith Brown of Greenville, SC. Her grandchildren are Ashley Brown, Katherine Hardymon and husband Bennett Hardymon, Douglas Shaw, and Andrew Shaw. Elizabeth’s much-loved family includes brother-in-law Tom Shaw and wife Tommie Shaw, brother-in-law David Shaw and wife Millie Shaw, nephews, nieces and spouses, and their extended families.
She was predeceased by parents Benjamin Maner Martin and Margaret Jackson Martin.
Elizabeth grew up primarily in Charlotte, NC and attended Central High School, staying in touch with classmates for over 70 years, especially her “Birthday Girls.” She graduated from Women’s College (now UNC-G) with a degree in education. Later, she graduated from UNCC with a Masters in Education. Elizabeth was a passionate educator and reader. She taught middle school at Kennedy Junior High in Charlotte, N.C. where she won numerous grants for the school, including creating an international garden. Elizabeth supported education through volunteering for the UNCG Alumnae Association, winning their Distinguished Service Award. She was a long-time volunteer in Charlotte, N.C. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, and in Montreat, N.C., with the Montreat College library, the Summer Club, the Montreat Cottagers Association, and church activities at Montreat Presbyterian Church. She deeply loved her book club friends, the “Book Belles.”
Elizabeth used her gift of hospitality to feed and welcome people from around the world. She and Bob shared their home with Presbyterian church youth groups, global missionaries, local friends, and family. Elizabeth and Bob loved to create a place where everyone is welcome.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Givens Highland Farms in the Assembly Room. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be sent to Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry or Montreat Presbyterian Church.
She was predeceased by parents Benjamin Maner Martin and Margaret Jackson Martin.
Elizabeth grew up primarily in Charlotte, NC and attended Central High School, staying in touch with classmates for over 70 years, especially her “Birthday Girls.” She graduated from Women’s College (now UNC-G) with a degree in education. Later, she graduated from UNCC with a Masters in Education. Elizabeth was a passionate educator and reader. She taught middle school at Kennedy Junior High in Charlotte, N.C. where she won numerous grants for the school, including creating an international garden. Elizabeth supported education through volunteering for the UNCG Alumnae Association, winning their Distinguished Service Award. She was a long-time volunteer in Charlotte, N.C. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, and in Montreat, N.C., with the Montreat College library, the Summer Club, the Montreat Cottagers Association, and church activities at Montreat Presbyterian Church. She deeply loved her book club friends, the “Book Belles.”
Elizabeth used her gift of hospitality to feed and welcome people from around the world. She and Bob shared their home with Presbyterian church youth groups, global missionaries, local friends, and family. Elizabeth and Bob loved to create a place where everyone is welcome.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Givens Highland Farms in the Assembly Room. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be sent to Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry or Montreat Presbyterian Church.