Suzanne Kathleen Shaw, age 79, of Sanford passed away on December 6, 2025.  She was born November 14, 1946 daughter of Albert Gagne and Rose Marie Gagne. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Clarence Raymond "Ray" Shaw.  Suzanne was a devoted Jehovah's Witness who loved to talk about Jehovah and conduct Bible studies.   She loved small children and had a talent with sewing for her children and grandchildren. She had a creative side and was especially gifted with painting sculptures. Her smile warmed people's hearts and made others around her smile. Suzanne was very socialable and enjoyed talking with people and starting conversations. She had a green thumb and loved her plants and gardening. She was very proud of the fact that she drew the plans and designed her house.  She started and ran Shaw's Daycare and Shaw's Pups (a dog breeding business).   She is survived by her daughters Rosanna Williams (husband Peter) of Sanford and Roxanne Coombs of Sanford. Sons, Michael Shaw (wife Pamela) of Sanford and Ronald Shaw (wife Valerie) of Sanford. Sister Diane Van-Lue of California; brothers Paul Gagne of Texas and Richard Gagne of California, 11 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren. Services will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2201 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 2pm. . Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc