Mary Lou Sheffler's Obituary
Mary Lou Sheffler of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away after a recent illness on Thursday, October 16, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was 92 years old.Mary Lou was born on April 7, 1922 in Imperial, Pennsylvania, the beautiful daughter of Louise (Miklaucie) and Frank Engel. She moved to Fort Myers in 1960 and raised three wonderful children. She spent her career as a Division Manager for Sears-Roebuck beginning first at the store in the downtown before finishing her career at the Edison Mall location.She leaves to cherish her memory her sons Buddy Sheffler (Connie) and Chuck Sheffler and her daughter Terry Sepielli (John); her grandchildren Stacey, Mark, John, John Michael and Andrea and her great grandchildren Austin, Tyler, Jordyn and Lane. She also leaves behind a great number of extended family and many friends who grieve her loss. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband Albert.A visitation will be conducted from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the Chapel at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. A Memorial Service will thereafter be celebrated at 10:30 AM with burial to follow in adjacent Memorial Gardens Cemetery where Mary Lou will be laid to rest in the Veteran’s Lawn section alongside her husband.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you instead consider a donation in Mary Lou’s memory to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, Florida 33908, (239) 482-4673.Those who wish to leave a tribute for Mary Lou or offer condolences to her family are urged to visit her memorial website at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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