Wayland Baptist University mourns the passing of Sally Ruth Shaw, a longtime benefactor and former member and secretary of the university’s Board of Trustees. Shaw died July 18, 2026, at age 98.
“Sally Shaw’s love for Wayland could be seen through both her generous giving and her willingness to serve,” said Donna Hedgepath, president. “She believed deeply in the university’s Christian mission and in creating opportunities for students. Her influence will continue through the students who benefit from her generosity and through the example of faithful service she leaves behind.”
Shaw joined Wayland’s Board of Trustees in 1997 and later served multiple terms as secretary. Her husband, the late Kelton Shaw, also served as a Wayland trustee…