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Helen Louise Shaffer Shifflett, 92 passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Helen was the beloved wife of Melville O. Shifflett who preceded her in June 2021.
She is survived by her daughter Constance Shifflett Kline, grandson R. Patrick Kline Jr. Esq. (Alexa) and great-granddaughter Kendall R. Kline. Interment will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30pm at Garden of Faith Cemetery located at 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21206.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Madonna Heritage Assisted Living Home, 3982 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084 and/or Christ Church of the Valley (CCV) Summer Camp Fund - click on “give to camp fund” noted in teal color box https://ccv.church/camps#campfun
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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