Obituary for Mary Elizabeth (Phillips) Schafer
On Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, Mary Elizabeth (Phillips) Schafer passed away at the age of 67. Marybeth was born June 2nd, 1955, in Indianapolis, IN to Robert and Mary June (Bolly) Phillips. She graduated high school from Greenwood Community High School in 1973. She has 2 children, Sara Schafer and Shawn Schafer, and 2 grandchildren, Mason Schafer and Jack Doty. She has 3 sisters, Roberta (Phillips) Doneff, Dorothy (Phillips) Scanlan, and Melody (Phillips) Virgne. She loved her family fiercely. She had a passion for anything to do with crafting. She made quilts, crocheted, sewed, weaved intricate baskets, and made beautiful flower arrangements. Marybeth was preceded in death by her mother, Mary June, and her father, Robert. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, sisters, and several nephews, a niece, and many cousins.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Marybeth on Saturday, August 6th, 2022, at Southport Heights Christian Church located at 7154 McFarland Road, Southport, IN 46227. Calling will be from 10 am to 11 am with a service starting at 11 am.