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Brenda Shetler Obituary
(Sanderson) Shetler
Brenda Lee (Sanderson) Shetler, 61, of Akron, passed away May 17, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 28, 1941, in Onei da, Tenn.
As her soul meets with our Lord and Savior, and her mother, and granddaughter, Hanna, she will be sorrowly missed by daughter, Michelle (Steve) Acker; granddchildren, Deirdre and Joseph of Wichita, Kan.; brother, Cecil (Cynthia) Sanderson of Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Debbie (Richard) Hampton of Whittier, N.C.; devoted companion, Lenzo Vandiver, his children, grandchildren, and family of Ohio and Kentucky; extended family,
Wyolene Shetler, Sara Reece; her little dog, "Spanky Lee"; three nieces, and other family, and friends.
A special heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Petrus and staff, nurses and staff of Akron General, and the staff of Hospice of V.N.S. for the loving care of Brenda.
In lieu of flowers, condolences or donations may be sent to Akron General Medical Center, fifth floor, or Hospice of V.N.S., 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333, in memory of Brenda. As her last wish, no services or callings were made.
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Keith Knight
May 29, 2003
I am very sad to have found out about Brenda. You know we go way back and I have such wonderful memories of her. She was a very strong willed person. I have thought offen of her and wondered how she was. I Thank her for all the wonderful times and I hope that Michelle will be remembering all the wonderful times. My heart goes out to you. She is now loved in a place where there is no space or time. Good luck with your next journey my friend, Brenda. Forgive the Past, Live the Now and Dream the Future. With Love, Keith
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KANDI REGAN (ROSS)
May 26, 2003
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.I KNEW BRENDA WHEN I WAS A CHILD.SHE HAD SPIRIT LIKE I HAD NEVER SEEN BEFORE.
Judy Weber
May 26, 2003
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Brenda was a very special person and I am fortunate to have known her. She was very loving of all of her family and courageous about life and death.
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