Sarah Elizabeth Shaw

Sarah Elizabeth Shaw, 85, of Valdosta, Georgia, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 1, 1939, to the late Robert C. Tyson and Lula B. Tyson. Sarah faithfully served for over 70 years at Northside Baptist Church. She loved the ladies in her Sunday school class and hosted special events at her house for these special ladies, and in later years loved the adult senior group. She worked with Dr. Ed Lamb at Southern Endodontics for many years, who she considered her adopted son. Her passions included shopping, sewing, and delighting her family and church family with her hospitality. Above all, she cherished spoiling her grandchildren. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Shaw, and son, Bruce Harrison.
Sarah is survived by her sons: Ben Harrison (Stephanie) of Valdosta, Georgia and David Harrison (Cindy) of Valdosta, Georgia; daughter, Christie Register (Davy) of Valdosta, Georgia; daughter-in- law, Karen Harrison of Lake Park, Georgia; 3 step daughters: Angie Koehler (Freddy), Tina Nunn (Kip), Penny Garren (David); grandchildren: Brooke Harrison, Blake Harrison (Jodi), Justin Harrison (Shellie), Jenna Lucas (Matt), Caitlyn Register, Dalton Register, Travis Carter (Ashlyn), Ashley Guthrie (Austin), Olivia Nunn, McKey Nunn, Anna Grace Garren, Mary Beth Garren; great grandchildren: Brevin Harrison, Isla Harrison, Cole Musgrove, Jackson Musgrove, Maggie Musgrove, Sloan Harrison, Brayden, Harrison, Isaiah Lucas, Cambree Lucas, Elijah Lucas, Cason Guthrie, Camdyn Guthrie, Slate Carter, Cove Carter; brothers: Gerald Tyson (Patricia) of Valdosta, Georgia, Wayne Tyson (Diane) of Jacksonville, Florida, Jimmy Tyson (Peggy) of Thomasville, Georgia; one great great grandchild, Bennett; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Northside Baptist Church of Valdosta, Georgia, a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. The graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton, Georgia at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks they be made to Sandy's house, P.O. Box 1044 Valdosta, Georgia 31603. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Shaw family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.