Retha Mae (Fine) Shaw, 66 of Quenemo, Kansas departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 2, 1954 in Ottawa, Kansas the daughter of Thomas and Velma (Turner) Fine. She grew up in Quenemo and graduated from Quenemo High School in 1972.

On September 30, 1972 at the Quenemo Baptist Church in Quenemo, Kansas, Retha was united in marriage to Sanford "Sandy" Harold Shaw. They shared over forty-eight years of marriage. To this union they shared a daughter, Valerie Dawn.

Retha was employed for over thirty years as a type setter for Ramsey Printing in Ottawa, Kansas. She also worked at HD Lee for two years, baked donuts at Casey's for four years and her favorite job was cooking in the kitchen hall at West Franklin High School for over thirteen years.

Retha enjoyed crocheting, reading and computer gaming. She did not like to travel but she always enjoyed her vacationing trips with her husband Sandy, specifically her favorite's, Hawaii, the Smokey Mountains and Alaska. Retha had a passion for nature and animals, especially her hummingbirds. Most of all, Retha loved spending time with her family and friends and took much joy in attending all of her grandchildren's school activities. Retha's warm spirit and love will be expressed in all her family's daily lives forever.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Michael Fine and Drew Tracey.

Retha is survived by her loving and devoted husband Sandy Shaw of the home; her daughter, Valerie Dawn Shaw (Troy Gavel) of Ottawa, Kansas; three brothers, Alan Fine of Quenemo, Kansas, Dean Fine (Patti) of Pomona, Kansas and Jack Fine of Michigan Valley, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jordan, Coleman (Ashli), Colt (Jacke) and Tucker; and one great-grandchild, Mora.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 5-7:00 P.M. Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter of Ottawa c/o Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, Kansas 66451.