Della Shaw

Della Shaw, age 97 of Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born in Millville on September 30, 1915 the daughter of George and Ella (Fortner) Laudemann. Della attended the Millville School and Hamilton High School. On October 17, 1934 in Covington, Kentucky she married Virgil Shaw and he preceded her in death in 1988. She was fondly known as "Doe Doe" by her family. Della was a dedicated homemaker who loved to cook, bake, and make holidays and birthdays extra special for her family and friends.

She is survived by her four children, Gary (Nina) Shaw of Brookville, Indiana, Wayne (Alice) Shaw of Trenton, Brenda (Warren) Merrill of Hamilton, and Lisa (Rick Richardson) Donelson of Hamilton; thirteen grandchildren, Todd Schroeder, Jordan Donelson, Jody Merrill, David Merrill, Jenni Steele, Jeff Merrill, Kathy Lindsey, Mike Shaw, Becky Shaw, Danny Shaw, Melanie Hanson, Chelsea Siedling, and Trisha Abbott; many great and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Stella "Blondie" Caldwell; other siblings, Jake Laudemann, Harold Laudemann, and Esther Laudemann; a granddaughter, Tami Glaub; a great grandson, Curtis Fike; and her nephew, John Cochran.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Millville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Condolences may be left at www.browndawsonflick.com