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1925
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2020
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Velma Sheppard Obituary
She was born March 26, 1925 in Locust Valley, MD. Her parents were the late Noah Wyand Burtner and Daisy Marie (Marker) Burtner. Her husband, Herbert Wesley Sheppard, Sr passed away in April 1978.
Velma was a beautician, seamstress and an avid gardner.
She was a life member of Middletown E.U.B. / Middletown United Methodist churches. She faithfully attended Bethel United Methodist Church with her daughter and son-in-law.
Velma is survived by two daughters, Justina B. Sheppard Dunlap, and Bonita Sheppard Agee (husband, William J.); one son, Herbert W. Sheppard, Jr.; one granddaughter, Laura Marie Schaffer (husband, Brian); two great granddaughters, Sarah Carlisle and Rebekah A. Carlisle Foy (husband, Douglas); and one great-great granddaughter, Reese Eloise Foy (6 weeks old).
In addition to her parents and husband, Velma was preceded in death by her sister, Sylvia (Burtner) Wonner; brother, Cecil R. Burtner; and son-in-law, Gerald B. Dunlap.
To honor her wishes, there will be no viewing; however, there will be a graveside service at Boonsboro Cemetery, 64 S. Main St., Boonsboro, MD, on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1pm. Pastor John Schildt will officiate. Masks and social distancing are required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Bethel United Methodist Church, 4301 Main Street, Rohrersville, MD 21779; or Frederick Health Hospice, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21702.
Arrangements by Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. Online condolences are accepted at www.minnicfh.com.
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Wilmer and Joann Guyton
October 20, 2020
To the Sheppard family--
We wish to express our sympathy to the family on the passing of Mrs. Sheppard. My mother Etta Guyton loved to visit with Mrs. Sheppard when she had hair appointments. May God bless and comfort you during this time. May she rest in the arms of Jesus.
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