Kathlene M. Shaver died May 4, 2014, one day shy of her 98th birthday. Born May 5, 1916 in Williams, she was the daughter of Robert I. and Dollie Ellen (Craig) Murray.
She grew up in Bedford. On Aug. 11, 1937, she married John W. Shaver, who preceded her in death. She lived in Connersville until moving to Noblesville in 2004. She cherished her family and continued to host her entire family every Christmas Day.
She was a member of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and former member of Connersville First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Julia Hiday, Margaret (Ray) Bartnick, and Mary Jane (Maurine) Denney; granddaughters, Beth (Greg) Kline, Jennifer (Dick) Sizelove, Kathy (Tim) Dixon and Debby (Craig) Witmer; and great-grandchildren, R.J. and Alexis Sizelove, Drew and Stephanie Dixon, and Cole and Adelyn Witmer.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Amel C. Murray and Robert D. Murray; son-in-law, David L. Hiday; and grandson, John D. Hiday.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. May 7 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Rd., with visitation beginning at noon prior to the service. The Rev. Frank Sablan will officiate. There will be a gathering at the funeral home immediately following the service. A private burial will be at Dale Cemetery in Connersville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 431 Western Avenue, Connersville, 47331. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
