Joanne R. Sheffler
November 11, 1934 - July 29, 2016
Obituary
Joanne R. Sheffler of Havre de Grace died Friday, July 29 at Harford Memorial Hospital. She was 81.
Born in Harford County she was the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Grafton) Simmons and wife of the late Guy Sheffler who died in 1998.
Mrs. Sheffler was the former owner of Grumpy's Bar and Grille in Aberdeen. She was a member of the Havre de Grace VWF, the Perryville American Legion. She loved to cook and bring people together.
She is survived by her sons; Larry Simmons of Annapolis, Asa Swan of Millville, NJ, Ted Jones of Havre de Grace and Tim Jones of Havre de Grace; daughters, Vickie Keithley of Abingdon, Cherie Baker of San Diego, CA and Debbie Johns of Charlestown, MD; brother, William Simmons of Forest Hill; sisters, Helen Cornett of Havre de Grace, Velma Noonkester of Forest Hill and Jean Whitzell of Perryville; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her brother, David Simmons.
A memorial service conducted by Pastor Norman Obenshain will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Thursday, August 4 at 4:00pm with a visitation to follow until 8:00pm.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Thu Aug 4, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Thu Aug 4, 2016 @ 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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John P Correri Jr
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We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Joanne R.Sheffler's family during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers for all involved.
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Keri Kateley
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I first met Ms Joanne when I began working at Grumpy's in 1998. Back then, she was always in the kitchen either prepping, cooking, yelling at the others to keep up with her (who were 20 years her junior hahaaa!), or any combination of other things. I immediately realized I both loved her and was terrified of her lol!!! Joanne treated me like family, as she did all the others that came through Grumpy's doors. No one ever left hungry and everyone left feeling they had just dined with their own families. Joanne laughed with me, cried with me, yelled at me...just as if I truly was family. She always greeted me with a hug years after I stopped working at the restaurant and I was always so happy when I would run into her at Grumpy's because seeing her simply made everyone feel good. My heart goes out to the entire family; Vickie, Debbie, Teddy, and Timmy: we are thinking of you and your siblings, and sending love and light your way.
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Linda
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I was one of Joann's neighbors and we had some pretty good conversations. A very lovely lady. I live upstairs on second floor and loved hearing her out chasing the geese away from her patio. She will be missed.
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Helen
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Good bye dear friend. Your family and many friends will miss you.
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Donna Hullett
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Aunt Joanne you will be missed very much by your family and numerous friends. You were an amazing person who will never be forgotten. We love you. I know you are raising hell and putting heaven in a tailspin. Donna, Korrine, Kelly, Skylar, Mike & Girls
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Fran Wyre
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Vickie & Debbie - I was so very sorry to hear about your Mother. Please know that I will hold you and your family in my prayers. I'm sure Dorothy Suttle would want me to tell you how sorry she is, also. Take care. I'm sorry I will not be able to make the Aug 4 arrangements, it is my birthday and a friend is giving me a party. but I will be thinking of you all day Thursday!