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Martha Shepard Obituary
Mrs. Shepard was born February 16, 1933 in Marion, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Thomas B. Ricks and the late Ruby Bartley Ricks.
Mrs. Shepard was a graduate of Marion High School and was employed in the Radiology Department at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center prior to her retirement. She was a longtime member of Ocean View Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. Mrs. Shepard was the recipient of the 1991 Frist Humanitarian Award, an award for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary concern for the welfare and happiness of patients and their community.
Her brother, Phillip Ricks, and her son, Zach Shepard, Jr., preceded her in death in addition to her parents.
Survivors include her children, Fran Shepard of North Myrtle Beach, Mike Shepard and his wife, Kim, of Huntsville, Ala., Terry Shepard and his wife, Sharon, of Rogers, Ark.; her brothers, Joby Ricks of Mullins, Marvin Ricks of Marion; and her grandchildren, Blake, Lexie, and Luke Shepard.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Ocean View Baptist Church with Dr. Steven C. Cromer, the Rev. Everett Douglas, and Dr. J. Kirk Lawton, Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow at Oceanwoods Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at McMillan-Small Funeral Home.
Memorials may be sent to Ocean View Baptist Church, 7300 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lindsey Thompson-Gore
February 8, 2011
My prayers and thoughts go out to Martha's family. She was such a wonderful person inside and out and I thank God for the opportunity to have her as a friend and a co-worker. She will be missed!
Gerry Wallace
February 7, 2011
Fran,
Randy told me about your mother's passing. I used to run into her occasionaly at the beach, and she always used those times to tell me about you and your siblings. Our sympathies to all of you.
Lewis and Jeanne Edwards
February 5, 2011
To the family of Martha, we send our deepest sympathy for her passing. Fran Lewis and I spent a lot of time with you and your mom at Grand Strand Regional. They were both fun and interesting times. I loved your moms spunk. She was one tough lady. It grieves our hearts to know that her family and friends have lost her for now. We will keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts. God be with you all
GSRMC Ultrasound
February 4, 2011
Martha was a delightful and sweet-spirited friend. We will miss her smile and kind words.
Frankie Knight
February 4, 2011
Our prayers go out to Martha's family. Martha was a great lady who made a tremendous impact on many of our lives. We will miss her dearly.
Frankie and Amy Knight
Leon Todd
February 3, 2011
Mike, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family during this difficult time. Leon and Vickie Todd
Valentino Cuison
February 3, 2011
Our prayers go to Marthas family and loved ones. She is loved and missed very much! A very beautiful soul. May she be cradled in our Fathers arms in heaven.
February 3, 2011
Marth Anne was a very sweet person, loved by all, a caring and thoughtful sister-in-law. I'll always remember her. I will be praying for all of the family.
Earline Ricks Gaddy
Cindy Hunt Skimmyhorn
February 3, 2011
Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear about Martha passing away. She was a wonderful sweet lady. I'll always remember her wonderful ways. My mother always said that she asked about Richard and me all the time. She'll be missed.
February 3, 2011
Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear about Martha passing away. She was a wonderful sweet lady. I'll always remember her wonderful ways. My mother always said that she asked about Richard and me all the time. She'll be missed.
Denise Rogers Rowe
February 3, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Martha Ann was such a remarkable lady and will be missed.
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