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She worked during World War II, but became a stay-at-home mother upon the birth of her first child.<\/p>\nBetty J. Shaffer, 100, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at Milner Community Health Care.\u00a0 Betty was born in Indianapolis on February 15, 1924 to Orville and Sylvia (Cook) Townsley.\u00a0 She married Cortez R. Shaffer, Jr. on September 25, 1942, after graduating from Arsenal Tech High School in June.<\/p>\n
She worked during World War II, but became a stay-at-home mother upon the birth of her first child.<\/p>\n
Enjoying travel, crafts, and reading, Betty never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to new people.<\/p>\n
Betty is survived by her son, Robert M. Shaffer, grandchildren, Michael (Connie) T. Shaffer, Cynthia (Justin) S. Long, Susan (Todd) S. Jones, thirteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n
Her husband predeceased her on March 5, 1997, along with a daughter, Linda D. Sannita in 1986, daughter-in-law, Carol A. Shaffer in 2020, granddaughter, Jennifer (Matt) S. O\u2019Donnell in 2020 and sister, Carolyn Pond.<\/p>\n
Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Shirley Brothers Funeral Home, 9606 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.\u00a0 Funeral services will be immediately thereafter.\u00a0 Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery.\u00a0 Goodwin Funeral Home<\/strong><\/a>, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort is honored to assist the family.\u00a0 Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com<\/strong><\/a>, where you may leave a condolence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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