F. Lucille Schaeffer, 93, of New Market, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at
Willow Estates in Penn Laird.
Agraveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthews
Cemetery in New Market. The Rev. Larry Closter will officiate.
Mrs. Schaeffer was born Dec. 28, 1928, in Norman, Okla., daughter of the late
Frank J. Gaston and Myrtle Mae Singletary Gaston.
She worked forAileen in New Market and Woodstock for over 43 years and
retired as the head supervisor. She was known as a master seamstress, helping her
family, friends and community organizations in the area. She was a member of
St. Martins Lutheran Church in New Market. She was a devout Christian and was
known for her prayers and poems.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years,Austin L. Schaeffer; son-
in-law, Bill Steadman; brothers, Monroe and Woody Gaston; sister, Dorothy
Kustsoginis and nephew, Eugene Morris
She is survived by her children, Larry Schaeffer and wife, Brenda, of New
Market; Diana Steadman of Mount Jackson and Doyle Schaeffer and wife, Kathy,
of Maurertown; brother, Billy Gaston and wife, Jeanette, ofAustin, Texas; six
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and nephews, Michael Mayfield and
Edward Morris.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cat’s Cradle, 122 S. Main St.,
Suite 101, Harrisonburg, VA22801 or Shenandoah CountyAnimal Shelter, 268
Landfill Road, Edinburg, VA22824.
Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com.
Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch,
Edinburg.