With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Shaw, 90, of N. Charleston, SC, formerly of Greeleyville, SC, wife of Willie Jr. Shaw, who passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgement.                                            ~John 5:28-29~

Mary Elizabeth McClary Shaw, affectionally known as "MONKEY OR AUNTIE", passed away in Trident Memorial Hospital on 22 December 2024 at the age of 90 years old. She lived in North Charleston, South Carolina, but was formerly of Greeleyville, South Carolina.

She was educated in the Williamsburg County School System. She was the daughter of Mr. James McClary and Ms. Alice A. McClary, who both preceded her in death.

Mary was a devoted member of St. Asia Baptist Church located in Greeleyville, SC, where she served faithfully on the Usher Board for over 50 years.

Mary leaves a big, loving, and close family behind. She was married to Mr. Willie "June" Shaw for 62 years. They were blessed with eight children, five boys and three girls. Her oldest son, Herbert James McClary preceded her in death.

She leaves behind, three daughters, Mary Ann Shaw, Williamenia Shaw-Calup (Clayton), and Jannie Shaw-Busby (Elijah "JR"); four sons, Willis McClary (Linda), William "Bookie" McClary (Mae Frances), Willie "Toot" Shaw Jr, and George Shaw; two granddaughters, Sharon Shaw-Chandler (Gus) and Latoyia Shaw, both of whom she raised as her own. She was blessed to be the grandmother to ten grandchildren, Dianna McClary, Brandon Busby (Ashley), Herbert McClary, Geo-Quana McDougal (Hotrick), Kierra McClary, Kiaire Smith, Tyrone Chisolm, Jakiya Frierson, Kyam Frierson, and Candice Thomas.

She was blessed to have seventeen great grandchildren, and five great great-grandchildren.

She also leaves eight special nieces, Ella Ree Johnson, Georgiania Benbow, Dorothy Mae Parker, Lillie Mae Davis (aka Sister), Shirley Bell Fulton, Betty Barnes, and Clara Bell Wiliams; five special nephews, Isaac McClary, Willie Green (Carol), Samuel Brown, Gabriel Brown, Louis Chapman (Boo); and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mary was a great seamstress, and retired from Oxford Manufacturing, formerly Warsaw Manufacturing, located in Kingstree, SC, over 20 yrs ago. She moved to North Charleston almost 20 yrs ago, leaving her roots and foundation to help care for her great and great great-grandchildren.  Her family was extremely blessed to have her as their matriarch for over nine decades.  She was very direct, upfront, and opinionated. She left a blueprint and a map for our family. We always had her as our leader, but now we must stand tall and strong. Now, we have must learn how to live with her only in our hearts and minds.  The wisdom she had was untimely and always right on time.  Sleep My Love…You Will Be Missed.  We Love You.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.