Rosellen May Shaffer (nee Cross), of St. Charles, MO, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 90. Loving wife of the late Richard R. Shaffer; beloved daughter of the late Raymond G. and Rose Cross; devoted mother of the late Richard L. Shaffer, and Linda K. Shaffer Fry; cherished grandmother of Christine (Ken) Pangle, and Angela E. (James) Sargeant; treasured great-grandmother of Johnny & David Wilhelm, Ashton, Cameron, Olivia, & Eleanor Browning; caring great-great grandmother of Rebekah & Haven Wilhelm; dear sister of Mary A. Graham. Rosellen was also preceded in death by her brother, Charlotte, Charles, and Gilbert “Skip;” granddaughter Erin Michelle Christopher; and great-great grandchild, Kelly Wilhelm.
Rosellen was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Sunday School teacher, and Den Mother. When she was young, Roellen worked as a model. Later she worked for St. Charles School District for around 30 years before retiring. Rosellen was a matriarch and angel to her family and friends. Rosellen was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be made in Rosellen's name to
Shriners Hospitals for Children.