Thelda Faye ?uinn Shaffer
December 29, 1926 - May 11, 2011
Thelda Faye Quinn Shaffer, age 84 of Anderson, died at St. John's Health System on May 11, 2011 after an extended illness.
She was born in New Albany, IN on December 29, 1926 to Freeman and Addie (Jeffries) Quinn.
She graduated from New Albany High School in 1945, Anderson College in 1951 and Pacific Bible College in 1955.
She was ordained by the Church of God, Anderson, IN on September 18, 1951. She was affiliated with Park Place Church of God, a member of Pathways Sunday School Class, member of Church of God Ministries. She had served as an evangelist for the Church of God while attending College. She was a Pastor of the Otwell Community Church in Otwell, IN while a student at Anderson College. She had also served as an associate Pastor at Arrow Heights Church of God. Prior to returning to Anderson , she served as the Pastor of the Middle Grave Creek Church of God in Moundsville, WV for 18 years.
Survivors include her husband, Forrest E. Shaffer, son & daughter-in-law: F. Delray & Marlene (Stephenson) Shaffer, 2 grandchildren; Stephen F. Shaffer and Sarah G. Shaffer, brother, Leslie Quinn of New Albany.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, at 11:00 A.M. at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service.
Friends may call from 9 to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be given to Pathways Sunday School Class at Park Place Church of God, 501 College Drive, Anderson, IN 46012.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of St. John's Medical Center, St. John's Hospice Association, Dr. Debra Harp, Dr. David Mares, Brandon Aimen, Dr. Brian Eddy for their wonderful medical care and comfort.
E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].