Mrs. Shaffer was born to the late John and Dorothy Arkills in Hype Park, NY. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She retired after working in retail for many years. Mrs. Shaffer enjoyed watching Netflix, Hallmark, shopping, bowling, cooking and baking. She loved watching football, especially her Georgia Bulldogs. She also enjoyed her mornings drinking coffee and listening to the birds.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shaffer is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ernest Shaffer, Jr.; and brother, Jack Arkills. Survivors include her 7 children, Michael Shaffer (Monique), Christopher Shaffer (Trisha), Jeffrey Shaffer (Michelle Morris), Daniel Shaffer (Shannon) who were her caregivers, David Shaffer, Gregory Lewis (Wanda) and Matt Shaffer; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3-4pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the Columbia Road Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home.