Gail M. (Bender) Shifflett, age 56, of Bloomsburg, died peacefully on Friday morning, February 26, 2016, at her home of sixteen years in Main Township.
Gail was born on Tuesday, November 1, 1959 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late William and L. Lorraine (Busch) Bender. Throughout her younger years, Gail graduated from the Northern Lebanon High School in 1977. On November 27, 1987, Gail married her loving husband, Donald N. Shifflett, formerly of Lebanon. For over 10 years, Gail was employed by Shiloh Bible Church as the church secretary caring for all and every detail that arose. Gail was a faithful member of the Shiloh Bible Church where she served on the church choir and was also a member of the Shiloh PIPS. She also served the community assisting at the Bloomsburg Food Cupboard, and singing in the Bloomsburg Centennial Choir. Gail enjoyed spending her time with music, singing, adventures in her cooking, and numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking and time at the beach. Most of all, Gail loved her family and nothing made her more proud then growing together in their love.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 28 years, Donald N.Shifflett, of Bloomsburg; her eldest daughter, Krista E. Gearhart and husband, Lee, of Catawissa; and youngest daughter, Paige L. Shifflett and future son in law, Erik, of Bloomsburg; a sister, Sharon Simmons of Myerstown and her brother, Ronald Bender of Lebanon. Gail also anxiously awaited the arrival of her first granddaughter to arrive.
A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday evening, March 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street in Bloomsburg.
Funeral Services will begin on Wednesday morning, March 2 at 10 a.m. at the Shiloh Bible Church, 123 Church St., (Almedia) in Bloomsburg with her pastor and friend, Rev. Dr. Douglas H. Lyon, officiating. Graveside committal services will be held in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Shifflett family.
Memorial contributions in Gail's name are suggested to: Bloomsburg Food Cupboard, P.O. Box 829, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 OR Shiloh Bible Church, 123 Church Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.