Norma Rae "Sue" Shaffer's Obituary
Norma Rae “Sue” Shaffer, age 94, of Whitehall passed away peacefully on May 15, 2020.
Sue is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Dale Shaffer; two cherished children, Julie (Sonny) Cole, Linda (Bob) Kennedy and two adored grandchildren, Tom and Bobby. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret Thomas and beloved daughter Becky Lee Shaffer.
Sue was a devoted member of the Whitehall Church of Christ for 44 years where she worked in the nursery and with the Nursery School. She was an enthusiastic Girl Scout leader and a 30 year member of the School House Arts Center in Bethel Park, serving as Vice President for 10 years. Sue was a known for her baking and cake decorating abilities which she learned from her father. She was also a skilled crafter and seamstress.
Sue was loving and kind and will be missed by all who knew her.
Viewing will be held at the Whitehall Church of Christ, 215 Streets Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 from 10:00am to 11:15am on Monday, May 18, 2020. Services are private for family only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whitehall Church of Christ Food Bank.
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