Betty Lucille Preston and Robert Dale Sheffer
BETTY LUCILLE PRESTON was born April 28, 1926 in Aberdeen, Harford, Maryland,456, 4931 and died April 23, 2006 in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.456, 4931 She is buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.168, 4931
She married ROBERT DALE SHEFFER on November 27, 1953 in Grove Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen, Harford, Maryland,168, 5543 son of VIRGIL WINKLER and HENRY JACOB SHEFFER. He was born August 8, 1925 in Reid Memorial Hospital, Wayne County, Indiana.
Children of BETTY LUCILLE PRESTON and ROBERT DALE SHEFFER:
- Son
Education
Robert D. Sheffer
- graduated from Williamsburg High School, Indiana5543
- attended Ball State University, Muncie, Delaware, Indiana5543
Betty L. Preston
- graduated from Aberdeen High School, Maryland, 1945168
Marriage Announcements and News
Evangelical United Brethren Church, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, November 29, 19535543
Williamsburg Man Married In Aberdeen, Md., Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Betty Lucille Preston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Preston of Aberdeen, Md., and Robert Dale Sheffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sheffer of Williamsburg, took place Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in Aberdeen.
The double ring ceremony was performed in Grove Presbyterian church by Rev. Perry Monroe. Baskets of white chrysanthemums were used in decoration.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a blue grey suit with black accessories. She carried a white Bible on which rested a white orchid.
Serving as the bride's attendant was her sister, Mrs. Dorothy Guye. Mrs. Guye wore a beige suit with black accessories. She carried an old-fashioned bouquet.
The bridegroom's brother, Maurice Sheffer, was best man.
For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Preston wore a navy blue dress with navy accessories . Her corsage was a white gardenia. Mrs. Sheffer also wore a white gardenia corsage.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was given at 107 Law street, Aberdeen with about 25 persons attending. Assisting with serving were Miss Shirley Preston and Mrs. Rose Preston.
Following a trip through the southern states, the couple will reside at 514 West Bel Air avenue, Aberdeen.
The bride is a graduate of Aberdeen high school. The bridegroom graduated from Williamsburg high school and attended Ball State Teachers college. He is employed at the Aberdeen proving ground, Aberdeen Ordnance, Aberdeen.
Obituaries
Richmond Palladium-Item, April 26, 2006168
Betty Lucille "Lucy" Sheffer
WILLIAMSBURG — Mrs. Betty Lucille "Lucy" Sheffer, age 79, of Williamsburg, passed away at 8:56 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Reid Hospital.
Born April 28, 1926, in Aberdeen, Md., she was the daughter of William Edward and Edith (Gregg) Baker Preston.
She was a 1945 graduate of Aberdeen High School.
She was united in marriage to Robert D. Sheffer on Nov. 27, 1953, a union that was blessed with one son, Drew.
Mrs. Sheffer had lived in the Williamsburg community since 1969. She was formerly employed at Jim Fisher's Fine Foods in Fountain City. She later drove the special needs bus for the Northeastern Wayne School Corp., a job she enjoyed until retirement in 1992.
Mrs. Sheffer was a member of the Williamsburg Friends Church. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting and watching old movies.
Mrs. Sheffer will be missed by her husband, Robert D. "Bob" Sheffer of Williamsburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Larinda Sheffer of Richmond; one grandson, Brandon Sheffer and his wife Beth of Ingalls, Ind.; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Puz of New Castle, Pa., and Elaine Goodby of Albuquerque, N.M.; one brother, Kenneth Preston of Richwood, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sheffer was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Dorothy Guy; and one brother, Ken Baker.
Friends and family are invited to a graveside ceremony conducted by Rev. Phil Baisley at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Earlham Cemetery. A pitch-in dinner in honor of and in memory of Lucy will be shared at the Williamsburg Friends Church following the ceremony.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Williamsburg Friends Church, 8253 N. U.S. 35, Williamsburg, IN 47393.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1930252 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana | |
| April 6, 19402486 | Williamsburg, Wayne, Indiana |
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