Kay Francis Stromboe Shaw, beloved mother and grandmother was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 30, 1935 to Angeline and Francis A Stromboe. She went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 21, 2023. Kay was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, Burton Gardner Shaw Sr, her parents and sisters, Sue Raine and Gayle Stromboe, and her daughter Julieanne Shaw Akins. She is survived by her son, Burton Gardner Shaw Jr, her grandchildren Lauren Shaw, Burton Shaw III, Hayley Shaw, Tyler Shaw, Dallas Akins, and Dillon Akins. Kay is also survived by her brother, Frank and his wife, Sharon, numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Kay served as President of the San Antonio Dental Assistants' Society from 1963-1964. She has many friends in the Hummel world as she and Burton were avid collectors of Hummels. Kay was elected to serve a two year term on the Advisory board of the Goebel Collectors Club in Pennington, NJ (2001-2003). She served as President of the Alamo Chapter of the MJ Hummel Club for 22 years. She was also on the board of directors for the MJ Hummel Museum in New Braunfels, TX (which became the New Braunfels Museum of Arts and Music) for a total of 10 years.

Kay was a member of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Church where she served as a lectern and commentator for over 25 years. She loved this ministry and considered it a great privilege to serve. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Church's restoration project

FUNERAL SERVICES

Monday, October 2, 2023

Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M.

Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.

The Angelus Funeral Home

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30 A.M. at the

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

Entombment will follow in

Holy Cross Cemetery