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Mary Frances Hedrick Shifflett

SHIFFLETT

Mary Frances Hedrick Shifflett, 84, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, under the care of West Virginia Caring. She had been in declining health, although her death was unexpected.

Frances was born in Bemis, on Oct. 1, 1933, a daughter of the late Clarence and Susie Alice Thompson Hedrick.

On Feb. 22, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was married to Calvin Hansbrough Shifflett, who survives in Elkins.

Also surviving are five daughters and one son, Cathy S. Phillips and husband, DeNeal, Bridgeport, David K. Shifflett, Elkins, Kimberly S. Thompson and husband, Lanny, Sully, Sherry L. Bonner and husband, Dave, of Dry Fork, Patricia A. Thompson and husband, Don, Sully and Sandra D. Shifflett of Belington; eight grandchildren, Christopher D. Phillips, Casey Eichler, Christa Shifflett, Derek Shifflett, Brandon Sipe, Cody Thompson, Adam Bonner and Travis Bonner; and 12 great-grandchildren, Morganne, Macey, Haley, Hayden, Olivia, Emma, Anthony, Zayden, Gunner, Landyn and Nevaeh; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Carolyn Sage was raised with Frances.

Also preceding her in death was a son, Bradley Calvin Shifflett; and a granddaughter, Tara Brooke Sipe.

Frances attended school in Bemis and graduated from Elkins High School. She retired as post mistress at the Glady Post Office after 30 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family; stamp collecting, scrap booking and spending time in Bemis. The family would like to thank the staff of Ruby Memorial Hospital, the Rosenbaum House and West Virginia Caring.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday from the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rosenbaum House, 30 Family House Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505 or to West Virginia Caring, 3363 University Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505, in memory of Mrs. Shifflett. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Frances Hedrick Shifflett. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.