Obituary of Anive Shafer

Anive Shafer Born to Leon and Lula Perry in Oak, Florida, Anive spent her early years in Pine, a rural community west of Fort McCoy, Florida. She attended Anthony High School where she sang in the chorus and played on the girls basketball team. Anive was preceded in death by her husband, Homer P. Shafer, as well as her brothers, Doyle Jackson Perry, L.D. Perry, and Reginald Perry and her grandson, Casey Shafer. Anive is survived by her three children, Paul (Lynn) Shafer of Mott, ND, Cherry (Jack) Ethridge of Ocala, FL and Gloria Fuentes also of Ocala, FL. She is survived by her grandchildren, Mike (Tracey) Ethridge of Ocala, FL, Terri (Bill) Aiken of Irmo, SC, and Karol (Daniel) Williams of Arkansas, and eight great-grandchildren. Anive loved the Lord and served him faithfully. She loved her church and especially her Sunday School class. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 6th at First Baptist Church of Ocala at 2:00 PM.