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Katherine "Kitty" Sheffer
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Chesapeake - Katherine "Kitty" Sheffer, 87, passed away, Sunday, April 16, 2017, surrounded by family. She was born to the late Howard and Beulah Rigg in Alderson, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Sheffer; daughter, Donna Sheffer; two brothers, Jimmy and H.M. Rigg; her favorite aunt, Lura Rigsby; and favorite cousin, Betty Preedy.
She is survived by a son, Howard Sheffer and his wife Gail of Chesapeake; adopted grandson and granddaughter, Brian and Sara Ogle; two adopted great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jagger; best friend, Phoebe Allison; and many cousins, family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1 P.M. Friday, April 21, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel on Thursday from 7 to 8 P.M.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
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Betty Breeden
April 19, 2017
Kitty Grey, till we meet again, Love you always
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Jennifer Campbell
April 18, 2017
Rest in Paradise Ms. Kitty... Love you and miss you always. ❤
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