Doniele Shaw Obituary (1984 - 2026)

Doniele Nicole "Cocoa" Shaw, born on June 29, 1984, in Austin, TX, was a beacon of resilience, a testament to the courage of the human spirit, and an embodiment of compassion and humility. Her life was a melody of love and laughter, echoed in her captivating voice when she sang, and reflected in her radiant smile. Her beauty was not only physical but also spiritual, and it shone brightly in her daily life. Cocoa, as she was fondly called, was a devoted daughter, an adoring sister, a loving mother, and a doting aunt. Her family was her sanctuary, her source of strength, and her greatest pride. She worked as a housekeeper in various hotels, a role she performed with utmost dedication. Her humility was evident in her work, always ensuring that guests were provided with a comforting and welcoming environment. Even in her free time, she found joy in beautifying others, offering her talents in doing hair and nails to friends and family. She was a resilient woman who faced life's storms with courage and grace. Her Christian faith was her anchor, providing her with solace and hope. The verses of Psalm 46:5, "God is within her, she will not fall," seemed to have been written for Cocoa, as they perfectly captured her spirit. Preceded in death by her father, Larry Shaw, her sister, Durjuana Miller, and her step-father, Richard Fay, Cocoa leaves behind a legacy of love and strength. She is survived by her son, Demorion Horton, her mother, Flora Fay, her sisters, Etta Kelly and Andrea Ellis, and her nieces, Lelah Dantzler and Dana Causey. As you remember Doniele, we invite you to share your cherished memories and photographs on the memorial page. Let us celebrate her life, not mourn her departure, for her spirit lives on, touching each of us with her remarkable resilience, compassion, courage, and humility.