Alberta Hoffman Shaw (Bert), 97
SMYRNA, DE - Alberta Hoffman Shaw (Bert) passed away on October 10, 2023. Bert would have celebrated her 98th birthday on October 18, 2023.
She was born in Maple Shade, NJ to the late Charles and Lena Hoffman, and was a longtime resident of Moorestown, NJ. Bert moved to Smyrna in 1976 when Campbell Soup purchased the Wheatley Plant where her husband Roy worked for many years.
She loved reading, sewing, gardening, cooking, needlepoint, swimming and the beach. Bert was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Smyrna for 47 years and was active in many activities including the church bazaar. She enjoyed volunteering to read to the children at the Smyrna and North Smyrna Elementary Schools for years. She loved family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bert always had time when family came to visit and made sure everyone was fed.
She was very active in the women's club (DSFWC) and the Smyrna Garden Club.
Bert was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy F. Shaw; and her sisters, Lena, Caroline, and Betty; and her brothers, Clarence and Charlie.
She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Buckner (Joseph) and Karen Willis (Skip); and 4 grandchildren, Brian Buckner (Ashley), Justin Willis, Elizabeth Penrose (Cory), and Ashley McCauley (Will); and 5 great grandchildren, Holland, Sutton, Wesley, Max, and Aster; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a thank you for the excellent care provided by Westminster Village in Dover and Bay Health of Dover.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Visitation will be 10-11 AM. Service will begin at 11 AM at Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St. Smyrna, DE 19977. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Smyrna.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 W. Mt. Vernon St. Smyrna, DE 19977.
Condolences may be sent to www.fariesfuneralhome.com.