Joanna B. (Gardner) Shaffer
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Title
Joanna B. (Gardner) Shaffer
Subject
Shaffer, Joanna Belle Gardner (1924-2005)
Description
Photo of two separate portrait photographs of Joanna B. (Gardner) Shaffer of Woodstock.
She was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, to William Rush and Mary (Foster) Gardner.
She grew up in Hillsville , Virginia, and graduated from Hillsville High School and James Madison University.
She married John David Shaffer, founder and longtime President of Shaffer's Barbecue, in 1946. Together, they raised three children: George Vernon, Ann (Shaffer) Grisdale, and Katie (Shaffer) McAleer
The couple lived in Woodstock and Joanna taught in the Shenandoah County Schools for over 30 years. She was a member of the Retired Teachers' Association and was active in the community.
She was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, to William Rush and Mary (Foster) Gardner.
She grew up in Hillsville , Virginia, and graduated from Hillsville High School and James Madison University.
She married John David Shaffer, founder and longtime President of Shaffer's Barbecue, in 1946. Together, they raised three children: George Vernon, Ann (Shaffer) Grisdale, and Katie (Shaffer) McAleer
The couple lived in Woodstock and Joanna taught in the Shenandoah County Schools for over 30 years. She was a member of the Retired Teachers' Association and was active in the community.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
Undated
Contributor
No ID form. Name was written in the margin of the paper copy.
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Identifier
028817
Original Format
Film Negative
Collection
Citationzork
Morrison Studio, “Joanna B. (Gardner) Shaffer,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed December 5, 2025, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/72133.
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