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Mary Ann Shappell

1922 - 2010

Mary Ann Shappell

1922 - 2010

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BORN

1922

DIED

2010

Mary Shappell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2010.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister was born October 18, 1922, in Wellsville, OH; died September 3, 2010 at the age of 87. Mary had retired after 45 years as an Avon Representative. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a long time member of Walker Bible Church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 2008. She is survived by 2 sons, David (Betty) Shappell and Mark Shappell; 3 grandchildren, Frank and Karlene Kerkes and Cindy (Steve) Moon; 2 sisters, Loretta McGowan and Katherine Cheney and one brother, Tony LaManna. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing with the Rev. Ralph Barton officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. For those who wish the family request contributions be made to: Hometown Home Health and Hospice, 3145 W. Mt. Hope Ave. Lansing, MI 48911 in memory of Mary. Online condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com.

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September 9, 2010

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September 8, 2010

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9 Entries

September 9, 2010

We always enjoyed seeing Mary and Ralph at our dental office for many years.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mary. With sincere sympathy, Dr. Townsend and Staff

Paul Schwengel

September 8, 2010

Dave and Mark, My sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mother.

~Rose Garden~

September 7, 2010

Dave & Mark,
So sorry to hear about your Mom.

We were out-of-town camping at Clear Lake (no cell service) and found out after we returned home that your Mom had died and that we missed the funeral.

Great Aunt Mary will sure be missed. She was a sweet lady and always had a kind smile every time we saw her.

I know it's hard right now but as time goes by, I hope that the memories of your Mom will fill your hearts with joy and laughter.

She will be remembered in our hearts always,
Mike and Debbie (Shappell) Lucas (Lansing, MI)

Jeffrey Larkin

September 7, 2010

I will always remember great aunt Mary as such a nice and gentle person. I am so glad to have known her. May you rest in peace.

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Marjorie Kelley

September 7, 2010

Mary was a very special Avon Lady! She will be missed and always remembered. I'll be thinking of you with sympathy and prayers.

Romona LaPoint

September 6, 2010

Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a good friend of my mothers, (Leona Giffen) and she was my Avon lady. I know she is in a better place and waiting for you. Blessings and Prayers to all of you.
Romona LaPoint (Giffen, Churchill, Harte)

September 6, 2010

Dear Dave and Mark, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Know she is a better place and shes with your father now. Its been a long time since we were in the old neighberhood. But will always remember so fondly of love our ones gone now but not forgotten. Barb (Hoppe) and Eugune Hyatt.

September 4, 2010

My family lived a few houses from the Shappells and I spent most of my time with my best friend Mark. The Shappell family were good neighbors and nice people. I remember Saturdays Mary would make lunch for Mark and me, letting us choose 2 soups to mix together. Good times. The Shappells will be in my thoughts today.
Fred Wilson

Sam and Brenda Barnett

September 4, 2010

Dear Dave and Mark--we are sorry to read of your Mom's passing--but know where she is. Your family were always such good neighbors to us and we have appreicated such good people as you and your folk as friends. We will be thinking of you this week.

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