CONTINENTAL – Mary J. Shafer, 101, formerly of Continental, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Bayview Center, Eustis, FL. She was born on June 11, 1921, in Dupont to the late Elmer R. and Augusta L. (Spencer) Prowant. On June 22, 1946, she married Rex M. Shafer, he preceded her in death on March 4, 2010.
Mary is survived by three children: Miriam (Larry) Elkins of Continental, Melvin (Bobbi) Shafer of Clermont, FL., and Calvin L. (Joanne) Shafer of Painsville; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and twelve great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by three brothers: Galen, Paul, and Melvin Prowant; and two sisters: Esther Snell and Lois Price.
Mary retired from Campbell Soup Company, Napoleon.
Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental.
Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.
