Grace L. Shearer

February 2, 1931 - January 12, 2015

Grace L. Shearer, 83, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Butler, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 Indiana. She was born February 2, 1931 in Butler, PA, the daughter of the late Blaine W. Shearer and Lois () Kennedy Shearer. Grace was a deaconess and active in many areas of Oak Hills Christian Church. She graduated from Lock Haven University with a teaching degree in 1953. She retired from the Butler School System after 30+ years of service mostly working at Emily Brittain Elementary. Grace was a member of N.E.A., P.S.E.A.-life member, Butler E.A. (retired), O.E.S. Chapter #45, and life member of Tri-Sigma Sorority. She enjoyed baking, needle point and quilting. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Louise Crawford of Schererville, IN; 4 brothers, Donald B. (Edna) Shearer and Robert W. ( Nancy) Shearer both of Butler, James K. (Carol) Shearer of Prospect and Richard L. (Cathy) Shearer of Evansville, IN; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 nephews, 1 great nephew and brother-in-law, Robert Crawford. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 10AM until the time of the service at 11AM with Pastor Gary Brown of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Prospect. Contributions may be made to the Oak Hills Christian Church (DOC),113 Township Line Rd., Butler 16002.