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Alta V. Sowry
Alta V. Sowry, 77, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday,
September 6, 2020, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.
She was born on October 5, 1942, in Saint George, West Virginia, to the
late Homer and Lena (Wilt) Shaffer.
In addition to her parents, Alta was preceded in death by her brother,
Vinton Shaffer, and her sister, Lena Nester.
Alta wore many hats: mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was no
stranger to hard work and that showed through her impressive career.
She worked over 20 years at Westinghouse then for Elder Beerman
department stores for over 30 years until it closed. Over those many
years working in the cosmetics department, she made many friends and
would frequently remember all her old customers. She loved attending
her grandchildren's sporting events and would rarely miss them. She
loved spring and summer and you would frequently find her tending to
her flower beds. When she found time to relax, she would curl up with
Lucy and read or watch television.
Alta is survived by her children, Anthony Sowry and his wife Marcia, of
Arcanum, Ohio, and Jodi Fitzgerald and her husband Rob, of Greenville;
her grandchildren, Josh Shilt of Huber Heights, Ohio, Justin and
Justine Shilt of Greenville, and Matthew Sullenbarger of Piqua, Ohio;
her three great granddaughters, Elizabeth, Arabel, and Melana; her
sisters, Rose Detling of Greenville, and Brenda Deford of Stanton,
California. She also leaves behind her dear yorkie, Lucy and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Alta's life will be held at 12 noon on Monday,
September 14, 2020, with Pastor Don Smith officiating, at Tribute
Funeral Homes Greenville Campus.
Her family will be receiving guests on Monday from 11:00 AM until the
time of the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences and Hugs-From-Home may be shared with Alta's family
by visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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