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Shirley Jean Sandefur

July 19, 1937 — March 22, 2019

Shirley Jean Sandefur, age 81, passed away, Friday, March 22, 2019 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.

 Shirley was born July 19, 1937 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Tom Seymore and the late Audrey McVey Seymore. She was a member of Pilgram Baptist Church and had worked at the Abingdon Parks Belk. She loved to quilt and crochet.

 Besides her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Sandefur; grandson, Brian A. Leonard; brother, Bobby Seymore.

 Shirley is survived by two daughters, Brenda Weatherly and husband, Craig of Bristol and DeeDee Galliher of Bristol; son, David Sandefur and wife, Tracey of Grayson County, Virginia; sister, Joann Cornett of Abingdon; brothers, Vernie Seymore and wife, Kay of Abingdon and Tommy Seymore of Abingdon. Seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews also survive.

 The family will receive friends from 1 pm untill 1:50 pm Monday, March 25, 2019 in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 pm in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Bro.Travis Bresette officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

 Those wishing to share memories or messages of sympathy may do so online by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.The family of Shirley Jean Sandefur is in the care of the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia 24210.
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Visitation

Monday, March 25, 2019

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Farris Cremation and Funeral Center

19415 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24210

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Graveside

Monday, March 25, 2019

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Forest Hills Memory Gardens

19415 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24210

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