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1933 - 2020
 Iva Mae Shaffer, 87, of Ona went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born on October 13, 1933 at Barboursville, the daughter of the late Andrew and Ethel Bates. Iva was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Junior Shaffer. In addition to her husband and her parents, Iva was preceded in death by four brothers, Herschel, Melvin, Bud, and Harless Bates and one sister Wilma Holley. Iva was an avid Christian and attended Barker Ridge United Baptist Church faithfully, until she was no longer able. She was a homemaker and took great pride in her family and cherished many memories throughout her life. Iva is survived by her children, son Harold Thomas and Elizabeth Shaffer of Ona; son John and Nina Shaffer of Ona; and bonus daughters, Leigh Webb of IN, Jessie and Nathan Parker of Milton, FL, and Peggy and Billy Brown of Milton, FL. In addition to her children, Iva is survived by grandchildren John Thomas and Becky Shaffer of Ona, Joshua and Kayla Shaffer of Ona, Vicky Schawe of Melbourne, KY, Billy Shaffer of Proctorville, OH, Bobby Shaffer of Milton, Kandace and Glen Freeman of Huntington, and Marlanna and John Trent of Huntington; close neighbor Terry Bullock and special caregiver Regina Arbogast, along with a host of other family members including brothers Cecil and Ronnie Bates and sisters Garnet Blake, Esther Perry, Carolyn Murphy, and Sue Hensley. Iva’s great-grandchildren Ryan, Colton, Lynnzie, Emmy, and Cici Shaffer were the five little lights of her life and brought her the most joy each day. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2020 at Barker Ridge United Baptist Church by Pastor Roger Smathers and Minister Josh Shaffer. Burial will be at Bicker Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday prior to the service. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 3 condolences.
BRIDGETT DAVIS
Monday November 16, 2020 at
9:50 AM
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So sorry to hear of this. Iva was the sweetest. I wish Mark Thomas could have known her better. Our condolences.
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Barbara Black Adkins
Monday November 16, 2020 at
8:54 AM
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Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Iva was always a sweet smiling lady that I remember. God bless!
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Geneva sexton
Saturday November 14, 2020 at
11:14 AM
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So sorry for your loss. I would love to be with everyone but I have to work. Will be in my thoughts and prayers Mondayz
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