Delores Dawn Shaffer Obituary (1936 - 2020)

Delores Dawn Martin Shaffer, 84, left this earthly life Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Colonial Funeral Home with Reverend Randy Jessup and Reverend Charlie Carter officiating. A private burial will follow the service in the Mayodan Municipal Cemetery. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are encouraged. Delores was born on July 16, 1936, in Rockingham County to the late William Edward Martin and Lucy Lee Carter Martin. Delores was a graduate of Mayodan High School, a member of the Mayodan United Methodist Church, and owner of Airport Drive-in Restaurant. Delores was devoted to her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Frank "Billy" Shaffer (2017); grandson, Chad Shaffer; great-grandson, Blake Welch; and brothers, Timmy Martin and Jake Martin. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Mark Shaffer and wife, Barbara, Frank Shaffer and wife, Abby, Karen Stewart and husband, Jay, and Keith Shaffer and wife, Robin; sister, Robin Biggs and husband Donnie; brother, Mike Martin and wife, Charlene; sister-in-law, Pat Martin; grandchildren, Jackie, Chastity, Kela, Toni, Billie Rae, Lesley and Samantha; and great-grandchildren, Tana, Damon, Bailey, Chase, Lucy, Gage, Charlie and Jacob. Mrs. Shaffer will lie in state from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Colonial Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, N.C. 27375. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.