Usha Shah, of Austin, passed away at home on February 22, 2014 at the age of 62. She was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be forever missed. She will be remembered for her kindness, selfless nature, religious faith and family-centric focus. Reading and going for walks with her husband were among her favorite ways to spend free time.
Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Usha graduated from St. Xavier's College with a B.S in Microbiology. She met and married Himanshu in 1978, following which, they moved to Lexington, Kentucky where she started a career as a cancer researcher. She left the workforce to raise her son, Parag, and once he was older, started a second career as an educator. She spent 18 years working as an educator in Round Rock ISD, including Grisham Middle School and Westwood High School and found great joy in helping others.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Himanshu and their son Parag and wife Bindia of New York, NY, along with many family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 27, 2014 in the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville.
