Lou Ellie Shaw

Lou Ellie Shaw, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 3, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Fountain, NC, on March 29, 1941, to Joe and Thelma Gay. Lou was married to Jesse Shaw for 35 years before he passed away.

Throughout her life, Lou lived primarily in Durham, NC, where she raised her two children, Lisa and Rick. In January of 2024, she relocated to Georgia. Although she missed her family members and lifelong friends in Durham, she quickly made new friends and cherished memories in Georgia.

Lou dedicated 29 years of her career as a Teacher’s Assistant in the Durham County School System. Her love for her church, Lowes Grove Baptist Church, was evident through her involvement in numerous committees over the years. She found joy in her Sunday School Class, attending Prayer Meetings, and participating in other church events. Above all, her greatest joy was spending time with her family and dear friends.

Lou is survived by her daughter, Lisa Gill (Paul); her son, Rick Tugwell; her grandchildren, Megan and Kaylee Tugwell, and Turner and Ethan Gill; her sister, Sylvia Allen; her stepson, Kendall Shaw (Bridget); her stepdaughter, Wendie Hager; and her step-grandchildren, Clayton, Alex, and Jeremy Shaw, and Elijah, Ben, and Anna Hager.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Lowe's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Rick Tugwell's home. Everyone is welcome.

In lieu of flowers or donations, prayers and remembrance are your greatest gifts.