Leda Lyerly

Lyerly, Leda Shaw-Born the oldest of Richard & Marian Shaw's 8 children on March 12,1956 in Pensacola, FL, Leda passed away on December 26, 2017 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lee is survived by her husband of 32 years, Tom Lyerly and 3 step-sons, Robert (Karen), Bryan (Christine), and Tom, Jr. (April) and 1 grandson, 4 granddaughters. Also survived by her mother, Marian Shaw; brothers, Danny Shaw, Robert Shaw (Pam), and Jamie Shaw (Patti); and sisters, Rosemary Henderson (Reed), Peggy Ryals (Tony), Marilyn Willard, and Diana Shaw. Lee is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives. Lee
earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of North Florida and worked for many years as an I.C.U./C.C.U. Nurse at St. Vincents Medical Center. However, Lee found her real passion when she was accepted into the Law School at the University of Georgia. While there, Lee was an esteemed Castellow Scholar and served as the Senior Articles Editor for the Georgia Law Review from 2001-2002. Lee graduated Cum Laude and practiced in the Atlanta, GA area with the law firm of Hinton & Powell. Memorial services will be held at a later date in both Jacksonville & Atlanta. Friends may sign the online register at www.FairHavenMacon.com
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.