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Virginia Shackelford Obituary

Shackelford, Virginia passed away, Saturday, March 30, 2013. Beloved wife of James N. Shackelford. Dear mother of Sondra (John) Anderson and Beth (Vern) Wireman. Grandmother of Jordan, Connor (Jyl) and Brett Anderson. Step Grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Services: Funeral service at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave, O'Fallon, MO 63366, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone UMC. Visitation at church 10:00 a.m. until service time. A service of the Schrader Funeral Home. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 2, 2013.

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Lynn Andrews

April 8, 2013

Beth, Sondra & Mr Shackelford,
May the comfort of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. Mrs Schackelford was such a warm, caring and kind Mom. She brought me home many times from band practice in our early elementary/middle school years. She always had a kind word and a laugh to brighten our day. She was so full of joy-my deepest sympathy to all.

Bill Byrd

April 5, 2013

Virginia and Jim were always a fun couple when attending Parkway School Distric social functions. We enjoyed those times with Virginia.

April 3, 2013

April 3, 2013
Virginia was a lifetime friend of mine starting in High School days in Meadville. I will miss hearing her sweet voice on the phone. My sincere sympathy goes to Jim and all the family
Phyllis Turner - Culpeper, Virginia

Ray C Shackelford

April 3, 2013

Aunt Virginia will be in our thoughts and prayers forever and our deapest condolences go out to Uncle Jim and the rest of the family. Love Always RC (Ray Charles), Tobie, Hailee, and Matthew Shackelford

B.J. and Brenda Schulte

April 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Linda Duncan

April 3, 2013

Miss Virginia as we called her was our fourth grade teacher and what a great teacher she was. She always had a smile on her face,she was so loving and her kindness was wonderful. Sorry for your loss

Anna Tracy-Stone

April 3, 2013

Miss Virginia was my 4th grade teacher and she was wonderful. It was her first year of teaching and she was a breath of fresh air and kindness to her little students. We all loved her and still do. We are so sorry for her family and for your loss. Prayers for you all.

April 2, 2013

Please accept my condolences. Virginia was a wonderful person who could light up a room just by walking into it and beaming her smile. We were neighborhood moms together in the sixties, sharing day to day experiences. It was such a joy to have her as a friend. I shall never forget her loving and giving heart, her gracious spirit, and her infectious laugh. I pray that her family is comforted by the memories you share of a very special woman. Barbara Brown, Manchester, MO

Betty Brassfield

April 2, 2013

Sending God's blessings in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron and Paula Ramza

April 2, 2013

So very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 2, 2013

The day I was introduced to Virginia 12 years ago, she was in the act of doing a kind deed for someone else. I came to realize that was her normal way of interacting witheveryone who was fortunate enough to be called her friend. I shall miss her deeply for the rest of my life. God speed, dear friend.
Florine Barnett

Tony and Vicki Enno

April 2, 2013

Tony and I are so sorry for your loss..your mom was truly a wonderful person. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.

Christine Hartman-Lechner

April 2, 2013

Virginia was my Aunt. Jim's sister Jackie, my mother. Uncle Jim and Aunt Ginnie's family were some of the best memories of my childhood. The family was close, kind and loving. Peace and love to you all. I will miss her dearly.

Stacy Sebastian

April 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John Cochrane

April 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. If I can do anything to help or support you, please let me know.

Ed and Toni Goeke

April 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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