G. Marie (Price) Schaeffer

G. Marie Schaeffer, 93, of Austell, GA, formerly of Bedford, died Friday, August 16, 2019 at her daughter’s residence.  She was born on April 18, 1926 in Centerville, PA, a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Fletcher) Price and she was sister to twelve siblings.  On March 2, 1945 in Cumberland, MD, she married Gerald C. Schaeffer who preceded her in death on March 2, 2000.  She is survived by the following family: a son Lloyd W. Schaeffer and wife Jessie, of Panama City Beach, FL; a daughter M. Geraldine “Jerri” Ray and husband Fred, of Austell, GA; a son David Schaeffer and wife Gwen, of Bedford; a daughter Louise Keefe and husband Jonathan, of Tustin, CA; and a granddaughter raised in her home, Jennifer Mattox and husband Wayne, of Willow Springs, NC; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and a sister Sarah Weimer, of Jacksonville Beach, FL.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Marie Imler. 

Marie loved spending time with her family and friends and always lit up the room with her wonderful smile and laughter. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing cards and board games, singing old hymns and in her earlier years enjoyed bowling and swimming.  She was a long-time active member of Yeager Lutheran Church and participated in Garden Club, Lioness Club, Grange and Patriotic Order of America.

Marie had the best memory and told captivating stories of life on the farm and memorable moments with loved ones over the years. She had a grateful heart and was always thankful for what she had, especially her large family that loved her so.  She showed compassion and unconditional love to those around her and anyone she met.  She was a woman full of grace and loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart and encouraged her family to always love and trust in Him.  She faithfully prayed for all of her children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at the Yeager Lutheran Church, in Rainsburg, with Rev. Jenny Barnes officiating; and she will be laid to rest at Woods Church Cemetery.  Friends will be received on Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford.  In lieu of flowers those wishing may make contributions in Marie’s name to: Yeager Lutheran Church, 3419 Main Road, Bedford, PA 15522. Our online guestbook is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.