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Kristen Lyn (Shuey) Mays, 51

March 23, 2016

Kristen Lyn (Shuey) Mays, 51, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of Ruth (Rittle) Shuey and the late Wilbur H. Shuey. Kristen was the loving wife of Paul J. Mays, Jr.

Kristen was a 1982 graduate of Northern Lebanon High School and worked for over 30 years in the insurance profession. She attended Son Light Bible Church, Lancaster.

Kristen was a fun-loving person who enjoyed vacationing in Rehoboth Beach and loved boating on Raystown Lake. She was a talented folk art painter and enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and baking cupcakes for church functions. More than anything, Kristen enjoyed spending time with her husband and family, she was also a lover of all animals, especially dogs.

In addition to her mother and husband, Kristen is survived by her 3 sisters: Karen Howard, wife of Terry, of Lebanon; Denise Strubhar, of Fredericksburg, PA; and Debra Lutz, wife of Terry, of Jonestown. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received for a visitation from 6PM to 8PM, Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Graveside services will be held privately for the family and Kristen’s beloved Son Light Bible Church family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Kristen’s memory be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or A Tail to Tell, Inc., PO Box 524 Mt. Gretna, PA 17064.

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Condolences to the Family

April 11, 2016

Heartfelt condolences. The nicest people leave the biggest voids. Rest in Peace pretty lady. 
Cindy Myers

March 26, 2016

P. J. 
So sorry to hear of Kristys passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Dave & Pam

March 26, 2016

I am truly sorry for your loss. It is obvious by the words you’ve expressed that Kristen was a beautiful and loved person. I hope you can find comfort in the memories you have shared. The loss of a loved one is almost too much for us to bear because it was never God’s purpose for us to endure this pain. Let him be your strength in this difficult time and take comfort in the words found in his word (Psalm 46:1, Revelation 21:4). With my sincerest sympathies.

March 26, 2016

Paul (PJ),
Our thoughts and prayers to you. May God’s love give you peace and strength…and the love and caring of family and friends support you during this difficult time.
Carl and Patti Esh 

March 25, 2016

Much love for my Aunt Kristy!  She will be missed greatly and was taken from us way to early in life!  I will always remember her fun loving attitude and the many laughs we shared!
Vicki Helsley
 

March 25, 2016

Paul, So sorry to hear of your loss. I felt like I knew Kristy from your stories at work. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will be keepping you in my thoughts and prayers. Betsy Bryson

Visitation
Monday, March 28, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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