Eleanor G. Sheard

Eleanor G. Sheard, 97, of East Benton, died Tuesday in Mercy Hospice. She was the widow of Theodore R. Sheard, who died in 1996.

Born in Greenfield Twp., daughter of the late Bertis and Elizabeth Thomas Franklin, she had been a resident of East Benton since 1920. Before retiring, she was a co-owner of Franklin General Store in East Benton.

Eleanor lived the life of a devout Christian. One of her greatest joys was reading and studying the Bible, both as a student and a teacher. She was a faithful member and supporter of the Parker Hill Community Church and the former Faith Community Church in Glenburn Twp. As an accomplished musician, she enjoyed the piano and organ at her church services as well as for other occasions.

She took great pride in her family, and to them she was a loving mom, grandma and great-grandma. She enjoyed a multitude of friends in her community and in her church family.

Surviving are a stepdaughter, LaVonne Bell and husband, Jerry, Washington; a stepson-in-law, Carmen Jordan, Florida; four stepgrandchildren, Candyce Trotter and husband, Dr. Griffen Trotter, Missouri; Carmele Cummings and husband, Timothy, Washington; Camille Karcher and husband, Patrick, Virginia; and Carmen W. Jordan and wife, Wendi,? Florida.

She was also preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Carolyn Sheard Jordan; and two brothers, DeForest and Glen Franklin.

A funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. in East Benton United Methodist Church. Interment, Beach Lake Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 10 until service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Benton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 310, Dalton, PA 18414. Arrangements, Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Condolences may be sent to www. lawrenceeyoungfuneral home.com.