Mary Schaffer

CONOVER – Mary Schaffer, 85 of Conover went home to be with her Lord on February 2, 2021.

Mary was born on July 9, 1935 in Giles County, VA to the late James H. Kessinger Sr. and Mary Flinchum Kessinger.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Walker W. Schaffer Sr; brothers, James H. Kessinger Jr. and Jesse A. Kessinger.

Survivors include her 3 children, Walker W. Schaffer Jr. of Conover, Sheri S. Lynch of Millsboro, DE, Laura S. Harbinson of Conover; grandchildren, Brittany Cansler Nelson, Chelsea Schaffer Webb, Morgan Brooke Greene, Whitney A. Cooke, Chloe Elise Schaffer, Walker W. (Trip) Schaffer III, William Christopher Harbinson; great-grandchildren, Riley Strickland, Parker Strickland, Stefen S. Nelson, Zeke Miller, W. Cash Miller, Erin C. Nelson, Jamison Miller, Cohen Christopher Cooke, Leighton Blake Cooke, and Maverick Walker Webb.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 PM at New Vision Community Church with Pastor Chuck Bryant officiating.

“This is not a resume it’s an obit-keep it short.” Mary K. Schaffer

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, New Vision Community Church, 612 South College Ave, Newton NC 28658.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Schaffer Family is under the care of Catawba Funeral Home.