Kathlene M. Shaver passed away May 4, 2014, one day shy of her 98th birthday. She was born May 5, 1916 to Robert I. and Dollie Ellen (Craig) Murray in Williams, Indiana.
She grew up in Bedford. On August 11, 1937, Kathlene married John W. Shaver, who preceded her in death. She lived in Connersville until moving to Noblesville in 2004. Kathlene cherished her family and continued to host her entire family every Christmas Day.
Kathlene was a member of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and former member of Connersville First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Julia Hiday of Fishers, Margaret Bartnick (Ray) of Cumberland, and Mary Jane Denney (Maurie) of Lafayette; four granddaughters, Beth Kline (Greg) of Fishers, Jennifer Sizelove (Dick) of Alexandria, Kathy Dixon (Tim) of Fishers, and Debby Witmer (Craig) of Zionsville; six great-grandchildren, R.J. and Alexis Sizelove of Alexandria, Drew and Stephanie Dixon of Fishers, and Cole and Adelyn Witmer of Zionsville.
In addition to her parents and husband, Kathlene was preceded in death by two brothers, Amel C. Murray and Robert D. Murray; a son-in-law, David L. Hiday; and a grandson, John D. Hiday.
Services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, in Fishers, with visitation beginning at noon prior to the service. Reverend Frank Sablan will officiate. There will be a gathering at the funeral home immediately following the service. A private burial will be at Dale Cemetery in Connersville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 431 Western Avenue, Connersville, IN 47331, where Kathlene proudly served many years on the Advisory Board.