She was born Roberta Claire Mayer on January 3, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Peggy (Maffey) Mayer. She is survived by her children Morgan Schwartz (Phillip) and Taylor Shaw (Serena), grandson Walker Schwartz and siblings Steven (Debra), Angela (Steve), Merry (Jim), and Jennifer (John).
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert Shaw.