Patricia J. Shaffer

Patricia J. "Great-Great" Shaffer, 88, of Anderson passed away February 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her children. She was born on April 19, 1936, in Anderson to Carl & Carolyn (Hoose) Ballentine.

Patricia graduated from St. Mary's School in 1954. Patricia enjoyed crocheting sweaters and afghans as well as sewing pajamas every Christmas. She was the head chair- woman for the Parent-Teacher Association. Patricia enjoyed going to bible study at St. Mary's Church and loved meeting classmates for lunch once a month. She enjoyed gardening, canning and being outdoors. Patricia was devoted to her children and her church, which she attended both St. Mary's and St. Ambrose Churches. She was involved with the Madison County Triad. Patricia was the oldest living family member including her aunts and uncles. 

She is survived by her children, Patricia (Steve) Anderson, Cheryl (Tim) Fowler, Cynthia McMahan, Mary (Larry Davis) Leonard, Katherine (Mark) Rice and William Francis; Grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer) Blueher, Casey (Jason) Harvey, Jacob (Carrie) Smith, Christopher Smith, Ryan (Ashleigh) Smith, Kate Tucker, Adam (Charlotte) McMahan, Jessica (Dayton) Kirby-Thornbury, Kristal (Kent) Bickel, Eric (Amber) Francis, Keena (David) Bentley, Kaylea Francis & Koner Francis; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Joannah, Everly, Maureen, Rilla, Weston, Millie, Oakley, Ellie, Ben, Darren, Parker Jay, Eleanor, Calvin, Maddyson, Kaleb, Candence, Richard, Audrey, Abigail, Ayden, Maggie, Amelia, Amya, Aubrey & Mattie; great-great grandchild, Az'aury; and several nieces & nephews.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Elmer L. Francis; second husband, Thomas Edward Shaffer; & 2 brothers, Jack & Raymond Ballentine.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am, Monday, March 3, 2025 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2801 Lincoln Street, Anderson, Indiana. Burial will follow at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00pm Sunday at Bozell Funeral Homes-Brown-Butz-Diedring Chapel, 515 E. 53rd Street, Anderson with a Rosary at 5:30 pm on Sunday. Online condolences may be shared at: www.bozellfuneralhome.com.