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Sophia Grace "Sophie" Sheppard

Sophia Sheppard Obituary

Sheppard, Sophia 'Sophie' Grace Born October 2, 2008. Entered Heaven October 4, 2008. Beloved daughter of Robert C. and Laura K. Sheppard (nee Herron); dearest granddaughter of Ruth Ann and George Herron, Bob and Bonnie Sheppard and Connie Hall; beloved great-granddaughter of Marietta Ward; dearest god-daughter of Andrea Mose. Sophie, you made our lives complete. You were not meant for this world. We treasure every moment you spent with us. We will forever miss you. Sophie donated her tissue to Mid American Transplant to share love with others. Memorial contributions may be made in Sophie's name to the Ronald McDonald Room in Children's Hospital, online or to 3450 Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104 or to St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation, One Children's Place, St. Louis, MO 63110.Services: A Celebration of Life and Love will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lake St. Louis at 11 a.m. Visitation with family in the Fellowship Room following the Celebration. Sophie, you are our sunshine. We love you to the moon and back. Arrangements made by Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2008.

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Travis & Valerie Liles

October 9, 2008

Laura and Rob.

We love you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in this difficult time. We don't see each other often but know that we are here if you need us.

Sandy & John Rowe

October 9, 2008

Laura & Rob -

I don't even know what to say. We are just so devastated to hear about your little Sophie. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers to find the strength to get through this difficult time.

Sandy & John

Joe and Amy Wheeler

October 9, 2008

Laura and Rob,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Just know that we are here for you always. Sophie was a beautiful angel and I'm so glad that I got to be in her life. Love you guys so much.

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