Margaret “Marg” Stafford Scheffer, 92, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Cadence Assisted Living, Mooresville.

She was born on April 27, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Robert Myron Stafford and Lucille Bartholomew Stafford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Carol Mercer.

She attended East High School in Akron and Kent State University. Margaret worked at First National Bank at Highland Square for 20 years and they retired to Mt. Dora, Fla., joining the Congregational Church. They moved to Wichita, Kan., joining the Woodridge Christian Church, and later moved to Mooresville, N.C.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, James Martin Scheffer; daughter, Karen Miller (Kerry) of Mooresville; son, Gus Scheffer (Cathy) of Atlanta, Ga.; son-in-law, Don Mercer; sister-in-law, Barbara Scheffer; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 11 nieces and nephew.

A Celebration of Marg’s Life will be held at a later date.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Scheffer family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.