Ellen Burlene (Crisco) Shuffler

Ellen Burlene Crisco Shuffler, 93 of Concord, formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 following a period of declining health.

She was born August 24, 1927 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Bingham Cauldwell Crisco and Martha Udora Furr Crisco. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Rayven Shuffler.

Ellen was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Concord. She was a weaver at Linn-Corriher Mills for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed baking, going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends.

Family members left to cherish her memory are three sons; Larry Smith and wife Tina of Rockwell, Vernon Smith of Concord, Douglas Smith of Charlotte, three daughters; Linda Black and husband Ben of Pilot Mt., Benda Ashley of Kannapolis and Ellen Johnson and husband Steve of Concord. Nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 11, 2020 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. James Smith. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M. prioir to the service.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Shuffler. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com