Sue C. Shaffer

Sue C. (Buchanan) Shaffer, 71, of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, January 18, 2019. Sue was born in Cortland, NY on June 21, 1947. She graduated from Homer Central High School, Class of 1965. She also attended Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sue is survived by her husband, Randall L. Shaffer of 38 years. She is also survived by her children, Shannon A. Lateer, Desiree L. (Chris) Smith, and Heidi S. Shaffer; her siblings, Robert (Lorraine) Buchanan and Dorothy Steger; her grandchildren, Isaiah & Melody Lateer, her furry grand pups and cat, Bella.
Sue was predeceased by her parents, Elmer and Louise Buchanan, and her sisters, Jane (Bill) Randolph and Bette (Ken) Roundy.
Sue worked at Cortland Memorial Hospital in the OR and recovery for 14 years and has been working for Dryden Central School District for the past 31 years.
Sue was very well-known in the Dryden community. Her bright smile, her silly holiday hats/outfits, her kindness, her sense of style, her sense of humor….impacted so many people in so many ways that brought a sense of security to most. She was often known as “Mama Shaff” to her kid’s friends. She was a second mom to many and she was always there for anyone who needed her. She defiantly put others before herself.
Her husband, children, grandchildren and cats were always her #1 priority! She loved spending as much time with them as she could, along with her siblings and other family members. Hobbies included traveling (especially to Myrtle Beach), her flower gardens, being a part of her High School reunions, country rock music, collecting pottery and her love her animals, especially horses and cats. And we can’t forget her love for watching the Lifetime or Hallmark channel or her favorite TV shows!
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Dryden Methodist Church at 3pm. Please come and share a memory of Sue!!! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cortland SPCA, 879 McLean Rd., Cortland, NY 13045 or to the Dryden Ambulance, 26 North St., PO Box 397, Dryden, NY 13053.