Martha Sheaffer Palmer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 26, 2025, at the age of 98, Martha Sheaffer Palmer of Stuarts Draft, Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Martha Sheaffer shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Martha Sheaffer farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was predeceased by: her husband William "Elbo" Palmer. She is survived by: her children, Marsha Ward of Harrisburg, PA, Sherry Bunyard (Jim) of Waynesboro, VA and Earl Palmer (Kim) of Hedgesville, WVA.; and her sister Ruth Daugherty of Lancaster, PA.. She is also survived by her family and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDow Funeral Home, Inc.

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July 2, 2025

Barbara Soule wrote a sympathy message

“I'm sending so many good memories to Aunt Martha's family. I will miss our candid phone conversations over the years as Martha took everything in stride in her life. I feel so fortunate to have had her in my life as an aunt who was so giving in love and friendship. Barbara Sheaffer Soule”

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