Ruth Faison Shaw

1889–1969 (age 80)

Educator

Biography

Ruth Faison Shaw devoted her life to education, nurturing young minds with patience and curiosity from 1889 through 1969. Her creative spirit and commitment to fostering learning left a quiet yet enduring imprint on the students, families, and colleagues she served.

She rests at Oakdale Cemetery, where visitors may reflect on her devotion to teaching and the countless lives she helped shape.

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