Rachel Esther Shera

Rachel Esther Shera, 87 years old of Jamestown, IN, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. She was born September 7, 1926 in Ladoga, IN, daughter of the late Oliver and Lora Wagner Miller. She was a member of Red Hat Society, attended Jamestown United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Tri-Area Library. Rachel enjoyed reading, playing the organ, and gardening. Surviving are daughter, Rita (Gary) Davis, son, Rex (Amanda) Shera, grandchildren, Kelsey Davis, Bradley Davis, Thomas Shera, Deborah Shera, and cousins, Peggy and Larry Motsch, Loretta Manning, and Terry and Becky Harlan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Shera and sisters, Virginia Harlan, Bonnie Motsch and Francis Maudlin. Family and friends will gather Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown, Indiana. Services will be held at Jamestown United Methodist Church, Thursday, July 10, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Tony Hunley officiating. Rachel will be laid to rest in the Old Union Cemetery, Jamestown, IN. The family would like to express a special thank you to Casey and Betty Russell and Great Lakes Hospice for their love and support and the ladies of the Jamestown United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jamestown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 173, Jamestown, IN 46147. You are invited to visit our website, www.porterfuneralhome.us, where you may sign her online register and leave a personal message.