Rita Lenora Shaw, 57, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life November 8, 2014. She was born April 16, 1957 in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late June Garland Shaw Brittian.

Rita leaves her loving family to cherish her memory; her sons, Robby Owens and his wife, Silvia and Riley Cameron; brother, David Shaw; several nephews and nieces including Melissa Jordan who was like a daughter; and many great nieces, nephews and friends.

Rita loved the Lord and attended Broken Bread Fellowship. Most important in her life was her family which she dearly loved. Her sons, Robby and Riley were the love of life. Rita, "The neighborhood Mom", always welcomed the youth that frequently gathered at her home. Rita loved all of God's creations especially the ocean at area beaches. Rita loved with all of heart and her radiant smile brightened the life of everyone she knew. Her joy in life, her laughter, her compassion, her caring, her faith in Jesus Christ will be remembered and treasured.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Broken Bread Fellowship, 908 E. Fremont St., Burgaw, with Pastor Curtiss Vann officiating. Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 pm on Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Broken Bread Fellowship, 908 E. Fremont St., Burgaw, with Pastor Curtiss Vann officiating. Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 pm on Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.