Carol Shipman Widmayer, nee Shaw, 69, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed peacefully into eternity on December 30, 2012 in Washington Hospital Center after a brief illness. She was born on August 13, 1943 to the late Ernest Theodore and Freida Neville Shaw.

Carol was a dedicated employee of the Macy's Company for over 30 years where she enjoyed her job and meeting new people. She loved going to the beach, collecting Precious Moments figurines, Cabbage Patch dolls, and spending time with and caring for her family. Carol was a perpetual optimist and was always ready to offer a kind word and genuine smile. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and customers.

Carol survived by her husband of 21 years, Carl W. Widmayer of Prince Frederick, MD, mother of: David Shipman of Frederick, MD, Debora Shipman-Schneider (Gary) of Amity, PA, Gregory Shipman (Connie) of Frederick, MD, and Bryan Shipman (Terri) of Lusby, MD. Grandmother of Caston, Jessica, and Xaris Schneider and Justin Loberiza, she is also survived by her sister Joan Wasfi –Bailiff (Mike), nephew Anthony Wasfi ( Gail), great niece Sabrina Wasfi and great nephew Trent Wasfi.

The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland on Saturday January 5, 2013 from 11-1 where services will follow at 1 P.M. Interment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.