Vonnie Mae Shafer
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Vonnie Mae Shafer, 89, of Roswell, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2021. Vonnie was born on June 30, 1931 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late William and Rosie Lairson.
Vonnie was an entrepreneur and hard worker throughout her life. She and her husband Howard owned and operated a service garage and wholesale tire company in Elkhart, Indiana, a construction company in Hackensack, Minnesota, and a marine supply company in Naples, Florida. She enjoyed many activities including church fellowship, choir, gardening, boating, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, cooking, and baking, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Vonnie made friends very easily and enjoyed being around people.
Vonnie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Joe Genovese (Suzanne), Ted Genovese, and John Shafer (Kelly); stepson, Devon Shafer (Doreen); grandchildren, Paul, Kenny, Joshua, Adam, Aaron, Nicholas, Travis, Cody, Eric, Kristie, Blake, Lauren, James, Kevin, and Lisa; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Shafer; daughters, Julie Horvath and Theresa Genovese; and grandson, Clint Horvath.
A memorial service to honor Vonnie will be held on June 3 at 10:30 am at Floral City United Methodist Church in Floral City, Florida. She will be laid to rest next to her husband Howard at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Donations in honor of Vonnie are welcome to Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).