Minnie Catherine (Bowman) Shaffer, 73, of Elkton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Minnie was preceded in death by her husband Ben Shaffer, her mother Helen Wean Moles (Charles), sisters-in-law Vera Shaffer and Martha Hensley and her friend and caregiver, John Humphreys.

She is survived by a cousin Libby (Bert) Campbell and son Matthew, sisters-in-law Esther (Ronald) Will, Mary (Jonathon) Arnold and brother-in-law Robert Shaffer.

Minnie retired from Friendship Industries and before a decline in health, regularly attended Cornerstone Church of Harrisonburg. Minnie enjoyed crafting and needlework which she gifted to others and won several prizes for her works at the county fair. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of the cats. Her kind, loving nature, patience and determination will be missed, especially by her Fair Haven family at her home where she lived for 21 years. She will be greatly missed.