Zelda R. Shaffer

Zelda R. Shaffer, age 87 of Maryville, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at Shannondale of Maryville. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She was born in Lenoir City on August 26, 1929 and was the loving wife of Robert M. Shaffer. Zelda was also a very loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She always made sure everyone felt welcome and no one ever left her home hungry. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her. Zelda is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Robert M. Shaffer; a loving sister Helen Fuller; four brothers and her parents, William & Mattie Hatcher. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Bobby & Christie Shaffer; daughter, Carolyn Shaffer; grandchildren, Will & fiancé Crystal, Aaron & Savannah Shaffer, Cameron & Ashley King, Chelsea King & fiancé Josh Brooks; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, June 19, 2017 from 5:30pm until 7:00pm in Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7pm with Rev. Carl Stembal officiating. The family and friends will assemble at 1pm Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. Funeral arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Zelda R. Shaffer please visit our Sympathy Store.