of Clarksville, AR
July 25, 1944 - November 17, 2023
Ann Shafer, 79, of Clarksville died Friday, November 17, 2023 in Fayetteville. She was born July 25, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee to Wilmer Paul and Odia Maude (Robinson) Pennebaker. Ann was deeply dedicated to the care of animals, especially dogs. She loved the outdoors, often spending time watching deer, birds and all manner of critters. Ann enjoyed piloting many airplanes throughout her life. She was also fond of reading, cooking and the Razorbacks.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Ann Shafer; her parents, Wilmer and Odia Pennebaker and her aunt, Lena Morris Robinson.
Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Paul Thomas Shafer Sr.; her son, Paul Thomas Shafer Jr. and wife, Beth; her daughter, Catherine (Shafer) Roberts and husband, Randy; five grandchildren, Amy Dougan and husband, Logan, Allen Becker and wife, Holly, Christopher Kutz and wife, Jodi; Brittany Loveland and husband, Shawn; and Kirsten Shafer; fifteen great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and husband, Slade, Leiklynn and husband, Isaiah, Kirklynn, Anna, Shawn, Keith, Ameria Grace, Noah, Luke, Reagan, Kayson, Brooklyn, Colton, Syndey and Eli; two great-great-grandchildren, Ebyn and Wrennly and numerous other family members and friends.
A visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Hilltop Bible Church in Clarksville, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the church. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 30th at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion. Pastor John Hoffman will officiate. Shawn, Chris, Isaiah, Allen, Slade and Logan will serve as bearers.
Tommy, Cathy and Paul, Ann was a close friend for 34 years. She was a blessing in my life. We laughed and cried together. My heart goes out to you, and pray that God’s grace will comfort you. Love and prayers, Gidget
It is hard to believe that such a loving, vibrant person could be gone so quickly. Ann walked the walk of a strong Christian. She loved her family with her whole heart. She was always so excited with her newest acquisition of a dog. She will be sorely missed. Thinking about her husband, Tommy, and her daughter, Cathy and her collection of family and friends. May God provide them strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Sending love,
Lucy
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I’ll miss our long telephone conversations- not often, but long & wonderful
My heart hurts for all of you. I'm very sorry for your loss of such a lovely lady. Hang onto those special memories always, and may God give you all comfort that only he can give
Love to all
Buzz and Patti