Grace Neff Shaw

New Iberia - Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Pellerin Funeral Chapel in New Iberia, for Mrs. Marcus Shaw, the former Grace Neff, 88, who passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 in Natchitoches. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Mausoleum Rev. Ed Degeyter will officiate. Born on April 13, 1920, Mrs. Shaw enjoyed sewing, gardening, and traveling. Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca C. Broussard and husband Jerome of Whitefish, Montana, Mildred Shaw of New Iberia, Rosemary S. Thomas and husband William of Pueblo, Colorado; sons, John S. Chaney of Whitefish, Montana, Barry Shaw of New Iberia; brother, L.C. "Pat" Neff and wife Carol of Slidell; caregiver and special friend, Ruby Smith of New Iberia; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Marcus G. Shaw and John Chaney; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Neff. Pallbearers include John S. Chaney, Barry Shaw, Marcus Limberg, Jerome Broussard, Drew Kelly, and Jody Horton. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday from 4:30 PM until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 8:00 AM until time of service. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.