Marilyn J. Shaffer

Age 90, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.  She was born Feb. 3, 1932 in East Sparta, a daughter of the late Harry and Velma (Williams) Vorhees, and was a life resident.  Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of East Sparta High School.  She retired in 1993 from Fishers Foods, after 27 years' service, working at the Cherry Ave, Harrison Ave., and 44th and Cleveland Ave. stores, where she was a cashier. Marilyn was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Morges, the Sandy Valley AARP, and the Red Hat Society.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ronald E. Shaffer, on Feb. 16, 2007, a son, Ronny Shaffer, on Jan. 14, 1965, and two granddaughters, Rita Lynn and Rose Marie Schmuck.  She is survived by three daughters, Rhonda (Randy) Schmuck, Robin (Steve) Ledford, and Renee Devine; one sister, Judy (Mike) Farber; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, Jannette Miller, and her children, Seth and Chloe, Aaron (Jessica) Ledford, and their son, Elliott, Adam (Samantha) Ledford, and their daughters, Delainey, Audrey, and Cora.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Morges, with Fr. Jonas Shell as Celebrant.  Friends may call Wed. 6-8 p.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia.  Interment will be in East Sparta Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

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