Nellie Shaffer

Nellie Shaffer peacefully passed at the Delaware Hospice Center on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her long-time love, Lewis G. Newsome. She is survived by 2 children, 3 step children, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She will be remembered for always caring for others and making amazing food.
She met her lifelong partner of 50 years, Lewis G. Newsome, in Camden, NJ.
The two shared a love that was infectious making those around them to strive for a similar love. Whether you were blood related or "adopted" (friends turned family) Nellie was known as grandma.
She was born in Alloway Township, New Jersey on December 14, 1929 to George Davis and Catherine Warren. She was the eldest of 10 brothers and sisters. She dedicated her life as a servant not only to her family and friends but in her faith in Jesus Christ. She often recounted memories of spending cherished time with grandchildren. She was active in the Lewes/Rehoboth, DE community attending the Cape Henlopen Senior Center and Saint Jude's Catholic Church.
A viewing will be held from 10-11am on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, DE 19945. The funeral services will follow at 11am. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delaware Hospice. Memorial gifts can be made over the phone, via check or by visiting, https://www.delawarehospice.org/donate/.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Delaware Hospice Center of Milford for their outstanding care in keeping Nellie comfortable as her time with us came to an end.