Virginia S. (nee Root), 90, passed away on October 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late I. Bradford Shaw. Daughter of the late Herbert S. Root, Sr. and Ruth F. (nee Smith), she was born in Waterbury, CT on February 13, 1923. Devoted mother of Peter (Vivien) Shaw, Ruth E. Shaw, William B. Shaw, Mary (Donald) Winslow, and Jesse (Janet) Shaw. Cherished grandmother of Kristen (Daniel) Holligan, Holly L. Shaw, Eric W. Shaw, Edward A. C. Winslow, Robin (Mary) Riley, Johanna (Travers) Evans, Ian (Bobbie) Riley, Bradford (Amanda) Shaw, Gordon C. Shaw, Alexander P. Shaw, and Emma M. Shaw. Great-grandmother of 8. Dear sister of the late Herbert (Dorothy) S. Root, Jr., the late Mildred (Joseph) Stevens, and Allan (Betty) Root. Virginia graduated from Crosby High School (Waterbury, CT), Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College), and Pratt Institute (1947 with degree in Library Science). She worked for twenty-two years as a librarian at Cornell University, especially in Mann Library. She resided for many years in Waterbury, CT, Ithaca, NY, Lexington, KY, and Madeira, OH. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, from 2-3 PM with service starting at 3 PM at Old Armstrong Chapel, 5125 Drake Road at Indian Hill Road, Cincinnati 45243. Condolences may be expressed at www.gilliganfuneralhomes.com.

Service

Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Old Armstrong Chapel 5020 Drake Road Cincinnati 45243, United States

Service

Sunday, October 27, 2013 3:00 PM Old Armstrong Chapel 5020 Drake Road Cincinnati 45243, United States