Mary Ann Shaffer passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2024 following a prolonged illness. She was lovingly cared for by her daughter, son-in-law, her sister Marjorie, and the compassionate team at Amedisys Hospice.
She was born November 17, 1941 the daughter of Opal Mae and Lee Addison Teagarden.
Mary Ann was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. She married William C. Shaffer on July 11, 1962, and together they shared a life filled with love and companionship until his passing on April 30, 2006.
A graduate of Waynesburg High School (Class of 1959), Mary Ann was deeply passionate about her hobbies. She had a green thumb and spent countless hours tending to her flower and vegetable gardens raising and canning the fruits of her labor. Her quilting skills were unmatched, and her oil paintings, often featuring beloved pets, were cherished by their recipients.
She was a member of the Baptist Church of Ruff Creek, PA and contributed her artistic talents to the Greene Academy of Arts in Carmichaels, PA.
Mary Ann’s warm heart extended to her role as a hostess. She was known for her family holiday dinners, lively parties, and fun cookouts. Her delicious food and sense of humor created laughter and cherished memories for all who gathered with her.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Warren (Daniel), her grandson, William Gainsborough (Maria Brown), two step-grandsons, Daniel Warren and Phillip Warren; her brother, Earl Teagarden (Sandra), and her sisters, Letha Powell, Ellen Shaffer (Gary), and Marjorie Shaffer. She also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Love and special thanks to her nurses, Hope and Marie.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 3 to 7 pm in the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
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