Tribute & Message From The Family
Julia Mildred (Shaw) Nash, 95, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Parkview Randallia. Mrs. Nash was born on August 22, 1923 in Elbert County, Georgia to John William and Essie Mildred (Mann) Shaw. On April 26, 1940, she married Charlie Nash in Georgia. Julia worked as a press operator for Coverall Rental for 40 years before retiring She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and lawn care. Julia was very active and played with the neighborhood children and taught them several dances she had learned as a little girl during the depression. She loved spending quality time with her family, grandchildren, and loved ones. Survivors include her children, Ruth (Spencer) Reese of Auburn, IN and Wayne (Patricia) Nash of Fort Wayne, IN, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a brother, Robert Louis (Annie) Shaw of Bowman, GA. She was preceded in death by her spouse, parents, 9 siblings, and 2 twin grandchildren, Greg and Craig Nash. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10am at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com.
Condolence & Memory Journal
Miss Julie you are my most memorable fun person to be around. From your ketchup in beer to the grilled cheese sandwiches that you said I actually put CHEESE ON IT, and so much more. Your "Gust-for-Life"...sieve the day and get on with it is inspiring. Give'em Hell in Heaven!!!
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Cathy Beckman - Fort Wayne, IN - Friend June 27, 2019
Our heart goes out to the family of the passing of Miss Julie as we called her at the VFW 857' She brought a ray of sunshine in to us when she walked thru the door to have her favorite drink of a glass of beer with ketchup !
Trish & Denny Sheetsz
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Trish Sheets - Fort Wayne, IN - Friend June 26, 2019
Wayne and family my deepest Sympathy for your loss.
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Ron August - Ft Wayne, IN - Friend June 26, 2019
Wayne and family - I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom, grandmother and most of all the greatest friend a person could ask for. She was an amazing woman and were going to miss her a lot. RIP Mama Nash.
Tammy, Tori & Vic
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Tammy York - New Haven, IN June 26, 2019
Wayne, Ruth and Family- We are so heartbroken over the loss of your Mom. Our prayers are with you as we transition through the loss of our dear Julie
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Rudy & Cindi Archbold - Fort Wayne, IN - Family Friend June 26, 2019
RIP Miss Julia!
You were one of a kind, gentle, loving, never met a stranger, greatest kind of a person.
We have another angel watching over us, hope to see you in heaven one day!
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Michael Betts - COLUMBIA CITY, IN - Friend June 25, 2019
So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person. I loved sitting with her and just talk and listen to her stories. After my own mother she told me that I was her daughter. I just smiled and started calling her mom. we will miss you and we ll love you.
Melody King
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Melody King - Fort Wayne, IN June 25, 2019