Cathy Perry Shaw

Cathy Perry Shaw, age 69 of Lansing passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Jefferson. Mrs. Shaw was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on May 23, 1955 to the late Elbert and Avis Ham Perry. In addition to her parents Cathy was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Pastor Dean Shaw, son, Michael Dean Shaw, brother, Bernard Perry and sister, Margaret Taylor.

She loved her family and enjoyed going to church. Cathy was a dedicated care giver for her son, Michael. She worked for Ashe Services of Aging for many years, going into patients home proving help and care.

Cathy is survived by one daughter, Tina Taylor and husband, Joe of Jefferson, one brother, Robert Perry and wife, Shirley of Maryland also surviving, one uncle and several nieces, nephews, cousins, brother and sisters-in-law.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will follow in the Perry Shepherd Cemetery by Minister David Lyalls and Rev. Clifton Greer.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the family, ℅ Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, 3470 US Hwy 221 N., Jefferson, NC 28640.