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Elscena Shepherd Obituary

Elscena Faye Garrett Shepherd, 86, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She is preceded in death by Alfred James Shepherd Sr., Alfred (Rusty) James Shepherd Jr., Jeffrey Woodson Shepherd, and Jack Lee Shepherd. She is survived by her son, Skip (Scooter) L. Shepherd and wife, Patricia A. Shepherd; granddaughter, Anitra L. Deisher and husband, John Deisher Sr.; grandchildren, Carrie Shepherd, Chris Shepherd, Daniel Shepherd, Brandon Widener, and Stuart Shepherd; and greatgrandchildren, John Deisher Jr., Cameron Shepherd, and Aidan Shepherd. Thanks to everyone at Salem Health and Rehab, especially the staff on Unit 4 for their exceptional care and we would not have had her anywhere else. Many thanks to Buddy Fellers for all of his help and support, and to Buddy Taylor for his love and support. The funeral service will be held 3 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Roy Heinlen officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 22, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 22, 2009.

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Gertrude (Trudy) Gripp

November 1, 2009

I just learned of the passing of my Aunt Elscena as I was out of the country but I wanted to share my sympathy with Skippy and the family. I loved her and have many fond memories of visiting with her when I was a young girl. My prayers are with the family and I hope that you will find comfort and peace in the days to come.

Randy Allen

October 27, 2009

Skippy,
Mom and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a sweet and wonderful woman.I'll never forget how we used to get together at each others homes when we were kids and our mom's used to carry us around if we didn't get there by bicycles.You are in our prayers and God bless you all.

October 23, 2009

The prayers of her nephew, Ron Garrett and family, for the comfort of her family have been brought to the Lord. She was a lovely aunt.

October 22, 2009

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