Treva W. Shafer, 96, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at her residence.
She was born July 13, 1919, in Darke County, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Phillip and Mary Olive (Bowers) Schlamb. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, D.R. Shafer on January 11, 2002; a daughter, Deborah Shafer; sisters, Carma Cline, Edna Hetzler and Mary Kathryn Carnahan.
Treva was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and generous to all she knew. She was a homemaker, an avid card player especially euchre and a well-known and talented seamstress.
She was survived by a daughter, Janice (Steve) Gibbons of Greenville; grandchildren, Matthew Gibbons of Gettysburg and Bradley (Julie) Gibbons of Versailles; great grandchildren, Allyson, Madison and Taylor; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; and trusted companion, Hunter her labrador retriever.
Services will be held 11 AM, Monday, November 9, 2015 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in the Newcomers Cemetery near Pitsburg, Ohio.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10 AM till the time of service. The family request the memorials be given to the State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
