Callie Lee Shafer

Callie Lee Shafer passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6:07 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. A longtime resident of Warsaw, she was 79 years old.

Born on August 27, 1940 in Whitaker, Kentucky, Callie was the daughter of the late Onda Akers and Beulah M. (Bays) Akers. She was a graduate of Pierceton High School and continued her education in connection with her professional career with focuses in real estate, accounting and business management. She retired in 2003 after working with Dave Carey for many years in his businesses.

Callie was an outgoing, social person who rarely knew a stranger. She was incredibly smart and witty and had a strong work ethic. In her free time, she enjoyed painting, traveling, watching Westerns and was a lover of Country music, especially Hank Williams Sr.

Callie was united in marriage to Robert Shafer on October 7, 1960; he survives in Warsaw. Also surviving are son, Onda “Eric” (Kathy) Shafer of Warsaw; brother, Steven (Marie) Akers of Warsaw; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Phillip Shafer; an infant brother and three sisters, Bobby Jean Arnett, Betty Jo Irwin and an infant sister.

A Life Celebration® is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 3 to 7 p.m. Burial will take place on Friday in Oakwood Cemetery – those wishing to attend should meet at Titus Funeral Home at 10 a.m. for procession.

Memorial gifts may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Condolences may be left online at www.TitusFuneralHome.com or mailed to the family in care of Titus Funeral Home.