- Mildred G. Shafer, 97, Port Charlotte, died June 21, 2004.
She was born April 14, 1907, in Pike County, Ind., and came to the Port Charlotte area 46 years ago from Petersburg, Ind.
Along with her late husband A.G. "Pete" Shafer, she ran a drive-in restaurant and gas station in Petersburg.
She worked at Bealls in Punta Gorda before retiring in 1970.
Survivors include her daughter, Jill Overbey of Port Charlotte; a sister-in-law, Mariam Bullard of Carmi, Ill.; three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and six nieces.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Paul Schelm Funeral Home, 3044 Caring Way, Port Charlotte.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL)
Date: June 23, 2004
Edition: CHARLOTTE
Page: BC18
Record Number: 0406230429
Copyright (c) 2004 Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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